Vance blames Iran war for Republican midterm defeats

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 01:50 · Archive

Vice President JD Vance said Republicans lost control of Congress because voters opposed the war in Iran.

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Republicans lost control of Congress because of voter opposition to the war in Iran. In his first public comments since the midterm elections, he argued that the party must be honest about the war's impact on their campaigns to determine the best path forward.

"The reason we lost is the war," Vance wrote on social media, adding: "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." He said Republicans should have an honest conversation about the issue rather than gaslighting voters about the causes of their defeat.

Vance identified four reasons why Trump voters switched to Democrats: to end the war with Iran, focus on the cost of living and inflation, put America first and change the US relationship to Israel. The vice president highlighted a Fox News host's call for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict with Iran, describing the recommendation as sound.

How it is being reported

• JD Vance just dropped his first bomb in a war for the GOP’s futureVice President JD Vance lamented one war and lit the match on another in a jaw-dropping statement reacting to the GOP's electoral wipeout.New York Post · 5 Nov, 01:40
• Vance blames Iran conflict for GOP defeats: "The reason we lost is the war""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," Vice President JD Vance said.CBS News · 4 Nov, 16:41

In this story: JD Vance · Donald Trump · Iran · Israel · United States

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