Vance Blames Trump's Iran, Inflation, Israel Policies for Midterm Rout

US Vice President JD Vance blamed President Trump's decisions on the Iran war, inflation, and Israel policy for the Republican Party's decisive loss in the US midterm elections, where Democrats captured both houses of Congress. Vance stated that voter anger over the Iran war, failure to control inflation, and demands for a shift in US-Israel relations were key factors. He noted that many who voted for the Trump-Vance ticket in 2024 switched to the opposition this time. The defeat is a major setback for the Trump administration, which will face Democratic obstruction in Congress for the next two years. Trump has denied the loss was a verdict on his presidency, instead criticizing Republican candidates for failing to motivate voters.