JD Vance distances himself from Trump after midterm defeat

Vice President JD Vance publicly criticized the Trump administration's policies and rhetoric following the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections, signaling an attempt to distance himself from President Donald Trump. Vance stated in a social media post that many former Trump voters chose Democratic candidates due to factors including the war, inflation, and a desire to change the U.S. relationship with Israel. This contradicts Trump's positions, though The New York Times reports Vance may have shared the post with Trump beforehand and received a positive response. Trump later told journalists that Vance's assessment was "largely correct" while continuing to defend the war with Iran. Vance is seen as a potential Trump successor, and his move comes as Democrats gained control of both congressional chambers, potentially enabling a Ukraine aid package that could override a presidential veto.