Watch · November 5, 2026
After the midterms, The Bulwark's Sam Stein recaps JD Vance blaming the Iran war for Republican losses, Reuters's Mike Dolan ties a sharp oil drop to that blame, and Patrick Bet-David says Vance is repositioning on Iran for 2028
- From the LeftThe Bulwark: JD Vance blamed Trump's Iran war for Republicans getting wiped out in the midterms.
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- CenterReuters: Oil prices have fallen sharply this week off the back of a US midterms defeat for the Republicans, which Vice President JD Vance has blamed on the Iran War.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
- From the RightPBD Podcast: JD Vance Is Repositioning Himself on Iran for 2028
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
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