Widely interpreted as an effort to distance himself from US President Donald Trump ahead of a potential 2028 White House run, Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday placed the blame for Republicans’ wipeout in the mid-term elections on the war with Iran. He also added that America’s relationship with Israel was a key factor in their heavy loss. Photo: AFP

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