White House Vows to Fight On After Republicans Lose Midterms
The White House posted "NEVER SURRENDER" on X following the Republican Party's defeat in the 2026 US midterm elections, with Democrats projected to reclaim control of both chambers of Congress. President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war with Iran contributed to the electoral setback, agreeing with Vice President JD Vance's assessment that the conflict affected voter support. Trump defended the military campaign as necessary to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump claimed his personal popularity did not transfer to Republican candidates, and he attributed voter dissatisfaction primarily to rising fuel prices rather than the war itself. Vance cited internal polling showing voter concerns over the conflict, inflation, and US relations with Israel.