US-Parlamentswahl: Vance sucht nach Wahldebakel Distanz zu Trump

Vice President JD Vance stepped away from the fallout of the Republican party's election debacle, distancing himself from former President Donald Trump. He attributed the Democratic party's victory to the war initiated by Trump in Iran, which led to the Republican party losing both the House of Representatives and the Senate. In a lengthy post on the X platform, Vance wrote, "Everyone knows why we lost.

And any discussion about how to proceed must start there." President Trump later defended the Iran war, saying, "I think that's mostly true," adding, "What this war entailed, I wouldn't have done it differently." The two had a virtual discussion on the matter. Vance had previously written that anyone arguing that the loss was worth it should accept responsibility for losing the Senate for six years.

The Republicans lost their majority in both the House and Senate in the election, which will significantly hinder Trump's administration in the remaining two years of his term. A major voter poll indicated that dissatisfaction with Trump's policies, particularly the rising gas prices due to the Iran war, was a central factor in the election results.

Trump downplayed the possibility of Vance running for president, saying, "Maybe he won't run. I don't know who will run." He also hinted at other potential candidates, including Senator Marco Rubio. Trump primarily discussed his architectural projects during his first public appearance after the election debacle, including the removal of the East Wing of the White House and a controversial triumphal arch renovation in Washington.

Vance expressed understanding for the frustration of those who voted for him and Trump in the 2020 presidential election, stating that they should be angry. The poll findings showed that unhappy voters primarily wanted the end of the Iran war, focus on living costs and inflation, putting America first, and a change in relations with Israel.

Trump announced his intention to work with Democrats to ensure the country runs well, acknowledging the ultimate power of his veto right but also stating he didn't want to spend two more years simply vetoing everything. While Democrats held a majority in both the House and Senate, they couldn't easily overturn Trump's policies without his cooperation. The Democrats' victory in the midterm elections marked a significant shift in political power.