Trump's Would-Be Successors Blame Iran War and Tariffs for Midterm Defeat
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Republicans hoping to succeed Donald Trump in 2028 are blaming two key parts of his agenda — the Iran war and tariffs — for the Democratic "blue wave" in the US midterm elections.
JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all pointed to these issues as major factors in the Democratic victory.
The Democrats' strong results on Tuesday night have left Republicans searching for answers about why their support collapsed. On Thursday, the Associated Press called more competitive House races for the Democrats. Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi are still undecided.