Republicans Trade Blame After 2026 Midterm Losses

President Donald Trump is deflecting blame for the Republican Party's sweeping midterm losses, while Vice President JD Vance attributes the defeat to the Iran war. Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the 2026 elections. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reported that Trump stated "I wasn't on the ballot" in response to the results, distancing himself from the outcome. Meanwhile, Vance cited the ongoing conflict with Iran as the primary factor costing the party, as Democrats secured historic victories in deep-red and battleground states. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley urged Republicans not to "whine" about the results, while Democrats previewed plans to tackle affordability and investigate Trump. The party also celebrated wins in Texas, including a historic gubernatorial victory, as they prepare to take control of Capitol Hill.