Vance Blames Iran War for GOP Midterm Losses, Breaking With Trump

Vice President JD Vance publicly distanced himself from President Donald Trump's defense of the Iran war on Wednesday, blaming the conflict for the Republican Party's deep losses in the midterm elections. Vance's break came as he faces questions about a potential 2028 presidential run. Vance said in a social media post that the war's unpopularity was the reason for the GOP's defeat, arguing that losing the Senate for six years was not worth it. This contrasts with Trump, who continued to defend the war as "very wise" and "absolutely correct" in post-election interviews. About 6 in 10 voters said the U.S. made the wrong decision in taking military action against Iran, according to the AP Voter Poll. However, only about one-third of voters said the war was "crucial" to their vote, with cost of living and government corruption ranking higher.