Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:17am on 05 Nov 2026,Thursday International
US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance have offered different views on the Republican Party's defeat in the 2026 midterm elections. Vance blamed the Iran war, rising living costs and the failure of the 'America First' policy for the poor results. He also suggested the party needed to rethink its approach. Trump admitted the war affected the election but defended the military action, saying he would make the same decision again. He also questioned whether Vance would run for president in 2028. The defeat has triggered a wider debate over the Republican Party's future leadership and policies.
