Vance distances himself from Iran war after GOP losses
The gist
US Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican Party's midterm election losses.
His break with President Trump comes as he weighs a 2028 presidential run.
How it unfolded
- late Feb 2026The war with Iran began, sending gas and diesel prices soaring in the U.S. and globally.
- Nov 2, 2026Vance campaigned for Republican candidates at rallies in Rome, N.Y., and Swanton, Ohio.
- Nov 3, 2026Democrats won control of the House and Senate, flipping Senate seats in historically red states like South Carolina, Texas and Kansas.