Trump said the war with Iran contributed to the Republican defeat, but said he would do it again. The reporter asked Trump about his assessment of Vice President J. Dee Vance, who linked the Republican defeat in the midterm elections to the American war against Iran. Trump said he believes the assessment is largely correct because the military action has led to an increase in gasoline prices in the short term. At the same time, he emphasized that he would not change his decision: "If I had to do it again, I would do it again because in the long run it is the only option. Iran will not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons."