Trump says Iran war ‘largely true’ cause of midterm losses; ECI splits Form 6 for states under SIR

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the Iran war was necessary despite acknowledging it contributed to Republican losses in the U.S. midterm elections, where the party lost control of Congress. Trump told reporters the military action was required and would continue. Vice President J.D. Vance publicly distanced himself from Trump's defense of the war, attempting to separate from voters' rebuke amid questions about his political ambitions. The midterm results reflect public dissatisfaction with the conflict. Trump maintained the war's benefits outweighed political costs, while Vance's break signals internal Republican divisions over the issue's electoral impact.