Looking to 2028, JD Vance blames the war in Iran for the setback

JD Vance attributed the Republican defeat in the midterms to the Iran war, emphasizing the need for a shift in strategy. He expressed his opposition to the war and distanced himself from Trump's policies, hinting at a potential presidential run. Vance noted that many voters who supported Republicans in 2024 switched to Democrats, citing economic messaging as a factor. He encouraged discontented voters to channel their frustration into supporting Republicans aligned with their views. Trump acknowledged Vance's stance on the Iran war but maintained he wouldn't change his approach.

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