n this segment of Free Media, Reason Senior Editor Robby Soave and Daily Caller Editor in Chief Amber Duke break down the 2026 midterm election results and react to JD Vance’s explanation for the blowout.

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0:00—2026 midterm election recap 4:45—Trump acknowledges the unpopularity of his war in Iran. 9:26—JD Vance’s response to the Republican collapse. 13:40—Voters are issue-oriented, not party-oriented. 16:16—Other ballot initiative results 21:01—The end of Trump 25:40—Is Ron DeSantis the next leader of the GOP?