Is The Blue Tsunami JD Vance’s Vindication?

The article argues that JD Vance’s warnings about the Iran war were borne out by the Republicans’ severe midterm defeat, which it says was largely driven by the conflict. It says criticism of Vance from both Democrats and pro-war Republicans misrepresents his role: he opposed the war before it began, then supported President Donald Trump’s decision and worked to carry out the administration’s policy.

The piece says Trump later agreed that the war hurt Republicans electorally and had Vance lead efforts to negotiate a diplomatic deal. It describes a memorandum that established a ceasefire and reopened the Strait of Hormuz to toll-free commercial shipping, and claims Republican polling improved while the agreement was in force. The article is an opinion piece, and its account and conclusions are presented from a pro-Vance perspective.