'Iran war unpopular, but…': Rubio's subtle rebuttal to Vance on midterm loss; 2028 clash begins?

Democrats seized control of Congress in the midterm elections, delivering a major rebuke to President Donald Trump. The unpopular Iran war, rising gasoline prices and growing economic pressure helped fuel the party's victory. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump's decision to launch the war, saying the president acted to protect the world from Iran's nuclear ambitions, even if the decision was unpopular. Speaking to reporters in Florida before heading to Paris for a G7 foreign ministers' meeting, Rubio said Trump had identified a genuine threat and took action despite the political risks.