United States — Vance Opposes the War: The Vice President Breaks Ranks

Author: Paul MoutilaPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: United States

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United States — Vance Opposes the War: The Vice President Breaks Ranks

Democrats won both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 4, 2026 elections, ending the Republican majority in both chambers. Republicans lost in traditional strongholds including Texas, Kansas and South Carolina; in Texas, James Talarico beat Trump-backed Ken Paxton by ten points. JD Vance blamed the defeat on the war against Iran, writing on X: “The reason we lost is the war.” Trump, however, refuses to express regret.

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