Trump: Iran War Worth the Cost Despite Election Defeat

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the war with Iran was worth the cost, despite acknowledging the conflict contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections, which cost them control of Congress. "It was something we had to do with Iran and we continue to do it," he told reporters. Vice President JD Vance attributed the defeat primarily to the war, citing data showing Trump voters defected to Democrats over the conflict, inflation, and policy toward Israel. He dismissed claims of low turnout, saying voters showed up but many chose the opposition. Vance urged honest discussion about the war's political price, saying those who argue it was worth losing the Senate should make that case directly. He expressed optimism about the country's future and called for focusing on electing Republicans aligned with their worldview.