# Trump Jr backs Vance’s criticism of Iran war after Republican losses

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trumps-son-don-jr-joins-jd-vance-in-attacking-his-fathers-iran-war-after-midterms-disaster/
- Published: 2026-11-04T18:55:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T19:17:24+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16265743/Donald-Trump-Junior-JD-Vance-Iran-War-Midterms.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump Jr endorsed Vance’s criticism of the Iran war.
- Republicans lost control of the House and Senate.
- Trump accepted the war played a part but defended his decision.

## Summary

Donald Trump Jr backed Vice-President JD Vance’s criticism of the Iran war after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. Vance said the war was the reason for the defeat, while Trump acknowledged it was partly to blame but said he would still have ordered the action to prevent Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Vance argued that supporters of the war should acknowledge its political cost, including the loss of the Senate for six years. Trump also cited higher petrol prices, which he linked to the conflict, but described them as a short-term cost for long-term gain. The article says Democrats made gains among moderate voters, many of whom felt Congress was not providing enough checks on the president.

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