Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm rout, igniting party debate

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Vice President J.D. Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican Party's historic midterm defeat, sparking internal debate as he positions himself for the 2028 presidential nomination. Vance argued on X that the conflict, launched by Donald Trump, caused the Democratic landslide and cost Republicans the Senate. He challenged his party to defend whether that price was worth paying. The November 3 election results have triggered Republican infighting, with critics also citing Trump's tariff policies and harsh immigration enforcement as factors in the party's electoral collapse.


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