Vance blames Iran war for GOP's midterms defeat. Trump says he would 'do it again'

What happened: Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration's war with Iran caused Republicans' midterm losses, after Democrats reclaimed both chambers of Congress. President Donald Trump called Vance's comments "largely true" but said he would "do it again." Key numbers: ABC News Voter Poll: 34% said the Iran war was "crucial" to their vote, 49% Why it matters: Vance said voters who backed Trump in 2024 switched to Democrats because they were "angry," and that economic messaging "wasn't sharp enough." Trump defended the strike, saying "you can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h

Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration's war with Iran caused Republicans' midterm losses, after Democrats reclaimed both chambers of Congress. President Donald Trump called Vance's comments "largely true" but said he would "do it again."

Vance said voters who backed Trump in 2024 switched to Democrats because they were "angry," and that economic messaging "wasn't sharp enough." Trump defended the strike, saying "you can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon.