Was it worth it? The Iran War and the Gentle Republican Say Goodbye to Trump After the Midterm Fiasco After the midterm debacle, Donald Trump and the Republicans agree to attribute the electoral disaster to the Iran war and the economic impact on Americans. But within the party, some point the finger directly at the president, as he seeks to distance himself from defeat. Trump defends that "it was worth it" to open the conflict, but potential presidential figures, such as JD Vance, Marco Rubio or Ron DeSantis, are trying to distance themselves. read more