Vice-President Vance attributes midterm losses to Iran conflict
WASHINGTON -- Vice-President JD Vance stated Wednesday that the Iran war was a significant factor in Republican setbacks during the midterm elections, signaling a shift in strategy as he considers a potential bid for the presidency in 2028.
“The reason we lost is the war,” Vance posted on X, seemingly referencing President Donald Trump’s comments that the conflict was “part of it.” Vance added, “If you’d like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that’s at least honest.”
The midterm results have prompted scrutiny of Vance’s position as a potential frontrunner for the Republican nomination. He has not formally announced his candidacy.
Vance, known for his criticism of U.S. foreign involvement, reportedly expressed reservations about the war on Iran that Trump and Israel initiated in late February.
Vance noted that some voters who supported Trump and himself in 2024 switched their allegiance to Democrats in 2026. He attributed this shift to the Iran war’s impact on the U.S. economy, alongside a desire to re-evaluate the country’s relationship with Israel, according to a pollster he trusts.
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