Hegseth on Vance’s criticism of the Iran war: ‘Politics is not really my thing’
Hegseth said he would not finger-point as critics and allies debate whether the Iran war cost Republicans control of Congress.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about his relationship with Vice President JD Vance, telling reporters, "No, not at all," when asked if Vance's post-midterm critique affected their bond.
- Vance wrote a lengthy post on X on Wednesday identifying the conflict in Iran as the principal reason Republicans lost control of Congress, while calling for policy changes regarding Israel and inflation.
- Donald Trump Jr., the president's eldest son, endorsed the post as "100 percent" on social media. Trump defended his military decisions, stating, "if I had it to do again... this historically, for history, will go down as one of the best things we ever did."
- During an interview aired Sunday on CBS's "60 Minutes," Trump recalled Vance asking for his opinion and said, "A lot of people didn't like his comments," signaling public backlash to the vice president's critique.
- The appointment of Stephen Miller to a senior West Wing position signals a combative end to the Trump era, as Democratic strategist Kurt Bardella argued a sitting vice president has "no exit ramp" from the president he serves.
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thedailybs.comIs The Blue Tsunami JD Vance’s Vindication?
As it becomes clear that the Iran war is the main culprit behind the GOP’s midterm wipeout, the finger-pointing has begun.
Certainly not going to indulge in any finger pointing: Hegseth after JD Vance links Iran war to GOP midterm losses - The Tribune
When asked about Vice President JD Vance and other Republicans blaming the conflict and rising prices for the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm, Hegseth declined to engage in finger-pointing, stating, “I respect the vice-president greatly, and I'm certainly not going to exchange in any finger-pointing.”
Hegseth on Vance’s criticism of the Iran war: ‘Politics is not really my thing’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed impeachment efforts by Rep. Thomas Massie as "a farce" during a Tuesday press conference and supported President Trump's stance on the Iran war.
‘I won’t point fingers’: Hegseth on Vance’s claim that Iran war contributed to Republican midterm losses
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses the implications of military action against Iran on Republican midterm losses, defending the decision despite political backlash.
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