Congress Loss: Vice President JD Vance Cites War, Inflation and Israel

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: United States

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Congress Loss: Vice President JD Vance Cites War, Inflation and Israel

After Republicans lost control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance responded on X on November 4, 2026. He said that some voters who backed Donald Trump in 2024 had voted for Democrats. Citing a Republican pollster, Vance said disappointed voters wanted the war against Iran to end, greater focus on the cost of living and inflation, an « America First » approach, and a change in the U.S. relationship with Israel.

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