The war in Iran is part of America's election calculations. After Democrats advanced in the midterm elections, Trump acknowledged that the war and high gas prices may have influenced the results, while Republicans blamed continued conflict and the cost of living for their party's decline. Between the criticism within the party and Trump's adherence to his team and policies, questions are being raised about the future of Republicans and their ability to regain the trust of voters. Was the Iran war the most prominent factor in the Republican loss, or did domestic portfolio accumulation play a larger role?

The war in Iran is part of America's election calculations. After Democrats advanced in the midterm elections, Trump acknowledged that the war and high gas prices may have influenced the results, while Republicans blamed continued conflict and the cost of living for their party's decline. Between the criticism within the party and Trump's adherence to his team and policies, questions are being raised about the future of Republicans and their ability to regain the trust of voters. Was the Iran war the most prominent factor in the Republican loss, or did domestic portfolio accumulation play a larger role?