Vance distances himself from Trump admin, criticizing the war in Iran; insiders blame Sec. Hegseth
According to i24NEWS, following Republican losses in the US midterm elections, which were influenced by public opposition to the war in Iran, Vice President JD Vance criticized the conflict in a social media post. The Washington Post reported that this has created uncertainty within the Pentagon over whether Donald Trump will hold anyone accountable for the electoral disaster. While Democrats have set their sights on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sources close to the administration suggest that Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or Adm. Brad Cooper could also face dismissal. Reports indicate that these officials provided Trump with overly optimistic assessments regarding the risks and costs of the war.