Vance blames war for GOP midterm loss

Jordan Klepper mocked Vice President JD Vance on Thursday for publicly blaming the war on Iran for the Republican defeat. The host of “The Daily Show” argued that Vance is distancing himself from President Donald Trump after the party lost control of both chambers of Congress. Klepper noted that the GOP base is abandoning its leader, forcing the inner circle to close ranks.

Klepper pointed out that Vance served as Trump’s constitutionally appointed wingman. The host urged Vance to support the president despite the recent electoral setback. The segment focused on a lengthy social media post Vance published on Wednesday. In that text, Vance stated that the reason for the loss was the war.

Prior to Wednesday, Vance had defended the conflict. The war has driven up gas prices and consumed billions of dollars. Many Americans feel that spending should remain in the United States given the struggling economy. The shift in Vance’s public stance may also signal his desire to run for president in 2028.

Klepper highlighted the timing of the change in rhetoric. He observed that 70 million voters came out against the war in Tuesday’s election. The host joked that he applauded Vance for having the courage to oppose the conflict. Klepper added that this happened just one day after the electorate made its preference clear.

The midterm election results marked a historic blow to the GOP. Democrats flipped both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Klepper described the situation as an actual crisis for the Republican leadership. The segment aired during the Thursday episode of the show.