Pence Blames Trump Policies for Republican Midterm LossesPence’s Iran Critique Demands More War, Not a New DirectionPence Says Voters Rejected Trump’s Break From Conservative Principles
On November 12, 2026, former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Donald Trump’s policies and disputed JD Vance’s explanation for Republican losses, calling the midterm results a reckoning for the party.On November 12, 2026, Mike Pence blamed Republican losses on Trump’s policies but argued the Iran war frustrated voters because the administration failed to finish it.On November 12, 2026, Mike Pence said Republican losses reflected voters’ rejection of Trump’s policies and urged the party to return to traditional conservatism.