Congress defeat: How Trump’s allies are distancing themselves from Iran war
Summary
Vice President JD Vance and Senator Ted Cruz criticized the Iran war after Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. President Donald Trump said the war contributed to the defeat through higher fuel prices but maintained that the conflict was necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.Key Facts
- Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
- Vance said the Iran war was the reason Republicans lost and questioned whether its political cost was worthwhile.
- Cruz said the war had lasted too long and should have been brief and decisive.
- Trump said he had no regrets about launching the war alongside Israel in February.
- A June memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran included discussion of a proposed $300 billion fund to help rebuild Iran; the agreement later fell apart.
- The article estimates that the Strait of Hormuz closure and resulting global fuel crisis have cost U.S. taxpayers $47 billion so far.
- The article says Republicans are positioning themselves ahead of the 2028 presidential election, which Trump cannot contest after serving two terms.
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