Vance blames Iran war for midterm losses, Trump agrees but says Iran couldn't have nuke

What happened: Vice President JD Vance posted on social media Wednesday that Republican midterm losses were due to the war in Iran. President Trump said he agrees, but that he could not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Why it matters: The president's agreement with Vance ties the midterm losses to the Iran war, while Trump framed the nuclear issue as a constraint on his decision. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h

Vice President JD Vance posted on social media Wednesday that Republican midterm losses were due to the war in Iran. President Trump said he agrees, but that he could not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.

The president's agreement with Vance ties the midterm losses to the Iran war, while Trump framed the nuclear issue as a constraint on his decision.