Trump Unsure if Vance Will Run for President in 2028 After Midterm Loss

President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty Wednesday about whether Vice President JD Vance will run for president in 2028, following the Republican Party's decisive loss in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump told reporters he was unsure of Vance's plans. Vance publicly blamed the administration's war with Iran for the Republican defeat, citing it as the primary reason for losing Senate control. He also pointed to inflation, cost-of-living concerns, and dissatisfaction with U.S.-Israel relations as contributing factors. Trump acknowledged the war hurt the party by raising petrol prices but defended the military campaign, saying he would make the same decision again. Democrats secured majorities in both chambers, exposing vulnerabilities in Republican strongholds.