Trump Agrees with Vance on Iran War Costing Republicans Election, Shows No Regret

President Donald Trump agreed with Vice President JD Vance that the Iran war contributed to the Republicans' loss in the US midterm elections, but stated he does not regret his decision to order the attacks. He insisted he bears no personal responsibility for the defeat. Trump told journalists in Washington that Vance's assessment was largely accurate, but remained defiant, saying he would act the same way again to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He downplayed rising gasoline prices and claimed his name on the ballot would have produced a different outcome. Vance publicly blamed the war for the election loss, with observers viewing his criticism as preparation for a 2028 presidential run. Democrats, now holding a congressional majority, plan investigations into Trump's Epstein ties and family business dealings, with a third impeachment attempt possible.