Donald Trump is facing criticism from within his own party after a disappointing election result. His deputy, JD Vance, and son, Don Jr, have blamed the President's war in Iran for the Republican rout.
What happened
The Republican party suffered significant losses in the midterm elections, with the Democrats seizing control of the US Congress. The election result has been seen as a damning verdict on Trump's presidency, with voters expressing frustration over high inflation and rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
JD Vance, who is eyeing a presidential run in 2028, issued a scathing post-mortem of the Republican party's losses, stating that the war in Iran was the reason for their defeat. He also attacked supporters of the war, which has cost the US over $35 billion and shows no sign of resolution.
Don Jr shared Vance's criticism on social media, siding with 'every word' of the VP's statement. Trump, however, shrugged off the complaints, focusing instead on his White House vanity project to build a $400 million ballroom.
The President's response has been met with furious criticism, with many accusing him of being 'tone deaf' and 'ignoring the American people' struggling to pay their bills. The election result is expected to lead to two years of political deadlock in Washington DC, with Trump battling against the Democrats to pass future legislation and push through policies.
