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Pence blames Trump's tariffs and corruption for the GOP midterm loss
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Former Vice President Mike Pence sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance’s claim that the war in Iran cost Republicans control of Congress, arguing voters were frustrated not by the war’s start but by the administration’s failure to finish it.
- Pence expressed concerns over Vance’s statements on Israel, emphasizing strong U.S. support for Israel as a key ally and condemning antisemitism from both political sides.
- He attributed the GOP’s midterm losses to a combination of factors including President Trump’s tariffs, abortion policies, perceived corruption, and a departure from traditional conservative principles.
- Pence called for the Republican Party to recommit to its core conservative values to regain voter trust and succeed in future elections, contrasting with the direction taken by Trump’s leadership.
- The White House dismissed Pence’s comments as lacking influence, highlighting internal GOP divisions following the midterm elections that resulted in Democratic control of Congress.
