Congress defeat: How Trump’s allies are distancing themselves from Iran war

What happened: Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican Party's midterm defeat, in which Democrats won both chambers of Congress. Senator Ted Cruz also criticized the conflict, saying it "should have been brief, decisive, and over." Key numbers: Vance cited losing the Senate for the next 6 years; a Why it matters: Trump told reporters Vance's assessment was "largely true," blaming higher fuel prices, while analysts describe the distancing as positioning for the 2028 presidential race and evidence of major internal divisions within the Republican Party over the war. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican Party's midterm defeat, in which Democrats won both chambers of Congress. Senator Ted Cruz also criticized the conflict, saying it "should have been brief, decisive, and over."

Trump told reporters Vance's assessment was "largely true," blaming higher fuel prices, while analysts describe the distancing as positioning for the 2028 presidential race and evidence of major internal divisions within the Republican Party over the war.