# Pence delivers scathing rebuke of Vance’s Iran war assessment, blames Trump policies for GOP losses

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/pence-delivers-scathing-rebuke-of-vances-iran-war-assessment-blames-trump-policies-for-gop-losses/
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:00:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T17:56:05+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pence-delivers-scathing-rebuke-vances-iran-war-assessment-blames-trump-policies-gop-losses
- Topics: Business, Economy, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Pence says voters were frustrated that the Iran war was left unfinished.
- He blames GOP losses on economic policies and alleged corruption.
- A poll found corruption was a major factor for 91% of respondents.

## Summary

Former Vice President Mike Pence disputed JD Vance’s claim that the Iran war cost Republicans control of Congress, arguing that voters were frustrated because the Trump administration failed to bring the conflict to a conclusion. Pence said the midterm losses had several causes, including economic policies, a retreat from conservative principles and an “air of corruption” around the White House.

Pence also criticised what he described as concerns in Vance’s office about US support for Israel, and said criticism of Israel can become antisemitic on both the left and right. He cited tariffs, the administration’s handling of abortion medication and the first family’s growing wealth as factors in the defeat. A voter poll found 55% considered government corruption crucial to their congressional vote, while a further 36% called it a major factor.

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