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Vance blames Iran war for GOP losses, Trump says war was worth it

Headline from NewsNation · First reported Nov 3, 6:00 AM ET () · Updated Nov 4, 4:11 PM ET · 23 sources, 35 articles

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ABC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 4:11 PM ET

Election 2026 live results: Trump defends war after Vance blames it for GOP losses

"The reason we lost is the war," Vance wrote in a social media post.

Al JazeeraLeft-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 4:00 PM ET

US midterm election results live: Trump blames Iran war after losses

A Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.

DawnLeft-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 4, 3:49 PM ET

US Vice President JD Vance says Iran war is 'the reason we lost' midterms

US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that the Iran war had doomed Republicans in the midterm elections , moving to distance himself from the unpopular conflict ahead of a possible 2028 White House run. “The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night,” Vance said in…

The IndependentLeft-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 3:22 PM ET

Trump insists he’d do Iran war ‘again’ despite admitting it hurt Republicans in midterms: Live updates

President Trump did not mention Republican’s major losses on Wednesday until he was asked by reporters

The GuardianLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 2:57 PM ET

Trump speaks about White House ballroom and Iran war’s unpopularity after midterm losses – video

Donald Trump responded to JD Vance’s comments on the Iran war ultimately being the reason behind the catastrophic Republican losses in this year’s midterms, saying 'it's largely true' JD Vance says US war on Iran is ‘real reason’ Republicans lost midterm elections Continue reading...

New York TimesLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 2:54 PM ET

Vance, in Break With Trump, Blames Iran War for Republicans’ 2026 Midterm Losses

In a social media post, the vice president offered a critique of the administration’s agenda and messaging in what appeared to be an effort to distance himself from the president.

AxiosLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 2:34 PM ET

Oil prices plunge after Vance post on Iran war

Data: Financial Modeling Prep ; Chart: Ben Geman/Axios Oil prices fell sharply Wednesday as traders weigh signs — including a widely circulated post by Vice President JD Vance — that the midterm election will add pressure on the White House to find an offramp from the Iran conflict. Why it matters…

NBC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 11:42 AM ET

Vance says the ‘real reason’ for GOP rout was anger over Iran war

Hours after Democrats routed Republicans in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance blamed his party’s losses on Americans’ frustration over the U.S. war with Iran, which has driven up oil prices at a time when costs are already high.

EuronewsLeft-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 3, 8:26 AM ET

Qatar sees 'hope' for US-Iran deal despite fresh US strikes as mediators exchange proposals in real time

Qatar said Tuesday it saw hope for an interim deal as mediators continue to exchange proposals, despite fresh US strikes and threats to shipping through Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to end the Iran war.

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Daily MailRightMostly Factual·Nov 4, 3:07 PM ET

JD Vance hits out at Trump's war in Iran in stunning rebuke as he fights for his political future after the midterms

Vice President JD Vance broke his silence on the punishing election losses for Republicans in the midterm elections.

CBS NewsRight-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 4, 2:33 PM ET

Iran says U.S. election results show Americans reject the war

As the war Trump launched with Israel against Iran drags into month nine, he acknowledges its role in the GOP's election defeat, but says he'd have done it anyway.

Washington TimesRight-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 1:53 PM ET

Trump says he has no regrets about Iran war, despite midterm rout

President Trump said Wednesday he doesn't regret getting involved in the Iran war even though he acknowledged it contributed to the GOP's devastating defeat in the midterms.

Jerusalem PostRight-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 4, 1:31 PM ET

Israel ties, Iran war drove Trump voters to Democrats, Vance says after midterm defeat

"If you'd like to argue [the war] was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost. That's at least honest," Vance wrote.

BreitbartRightMixed·Nov 4, 12:40 PM ET

Vance: Republicans Lost Midterms Because of Iran War

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Republicans lost the midterm election in decisive fashion because of the Iran war. The post Vance: Republicans Lost Midterms Because of Iran War appeared first on Breitbart .

The Daily SignalRightMixed·Nov 4, 12:33 PM ET

‘Everyone Knows Why We Lost’: Vance Blames Iran War for Blue Wave

Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for 2026 Democrat victories Wednesday in a blunt post on X. “The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night,” stated Vance, who, at this point, is the presumed front-runner for the 2028 GOP presidential nomination. “If you’d like…

TheBlazeRightMixed·Nov 4, 12:17 PM ET

Straight talk: JD Vance blames midterm loss on Iran conflict and US' relationship with Israel

Vice President JD Vance made his thoughts on the midterms clear Wednesday morning: The Iran conflict sank Republicans. Vance saw the writing on the wall and noted that many members of the Trump-Vance coalition had gone in another direction. With gas prices high and unabating legislative gridlock…

New York PostRight-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 11:41 AM ET

JD Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm bloodbath

Vice President JD Vance broke his silence late Wednesday morning on the blue tsunami that completely wiped out Republicans across the country on Election Day, blaming the drubbing squarely on the war in Iran.

Arab NewsRight-CenterMixed·Nov 4, 11:14 AM ET

Trump says ‘largely true’ Iran war caused midterms loss, after Vance comments

US Vice President JD Vance attributed the loss of the Republicans in the midterms to involvement in the Iran war, echoing sentiments expressed by President Donald Trump. Vance is positioning himself ahead of a potential 2028 presidential bid.

NewsNationRight-CenterHigh·Nov 4, 11:03 AM ET

Vance blames Iran war for GOP losses, Trump says war was worth it

The vice president also says he's open to changing immigration enforcement.

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