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== Political usage ==

== Political usage ==

In ([[US]]) politics]], the phrase gained renewed media prominence in November 2026 following the [[2026 Midterm Elections]], in which the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] won majorities in both the [[United States House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] and the [[United States Senate|Senate]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Pence blames Trump's tariffs and corruption for the GOP midterm loss |url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pence-delivers-scathing-rebuke-vances-iran-war-assessment-blames-trump-policies-gop-losses |work=Fox News |date=November 12, 2026 |access-date=November 13, 2026}}</ref>

In ([[US]]) politics]], the phrase gained renewed media prominence in November 2026 following the 2026 Midterm Elections, in which the [[Democratic Party]] won majorities in both the [[United States House of Representatives|House of Representatives]] and the [[United States Senate|Senate]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Pence blames Trump's tariffs and corruption for the GOP midterm loss |url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pence-delivers-scathing-rebuke-vances-iran-war-assessment-blames-trump-policies-gop-losses |work=Fox News |date=November 12, 2026 |access-date=November 13, 2026}}</ref>

During an interview with [[Fox News]] Digital on November 12, 2026, former Vice President [[Mike Pence]] used the term to criticize the [[Second presidency of Donald Trump|second administration of President Donald Trump]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Pence blames Trump's tariffs and corruption for the GOP midterm loss |url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pence-delivers-scathing-rebuke-vances-iran-war-assessment-blames-trump-policies-gop-losses |work=Fox News |date=November 12, 2026 |access-date=November 13, 2026}}</ref> Disputing Vice President [[JD Vance]]'s assessment that the ''Iran war'' was the primary driver of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]'s electoral defeats, Pence characterized the results as a "reckoning" and cited "self-dealing" and an "air of corruption" around the administration, pointing specifically to reported increases in the Trump family's wealth, including holdings in [[cryptocurrency]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Griffing |first=Alex |title=Mike Pence Pummels Trump Admin Policies and 'Corruption' |url=https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/mike-pence-pummels-trump-admin-policy-and-corruption-after-midterm-reckoning/ |work=Mediaite |date=November 12, 2026 |access-date=November 13, 2026}}</ref><ref name="INN">{{cite news |title=Pence rebukes Vance over Israel: Our most cherished ally |url=https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/436119 |work=INN |date=November 13, 2026 |access-date=November 13, 2026}}</ref>

During an interview with [[Fox News]] Digital on November 12, 2026, former Vice President [[Mike Pence]] used the term to criticize the Second presidency of [[Donald Trump]] administration<ref>{{cite news |title=Pence blames Trump's tariffs and corruption for the GOP midterm loss |url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pence-delivers-scathing-rebuke-vances-iran-war-assessment-blames-trump-policies-gop-losses |work=Fox News |date=November 12, 2026 |access-date=November 13, 2026}}</ref> Disputing Vice President [[JD Vance]]'s assessment that the ''Iran war'' was the primary driver of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]'s electoral defeats, Pence characterized the results as a "reckoning" and cited "self-dealing" and an "air of corruption" around the administration, pointing specifically to reported increases in the Trump family's wealth, including holdings in [[cryptocurrency]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Griffing |first=Alex |title=Mike Pence Pummels Trump Admin Policies and 'Corruption' |url=https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/mike-pence-pummels-trump-admin-policy-and-corruption-after-midterm-reckoning/ |work=Mediaite |date=November 12, 2026 |access-date=November 13, 2026}}</ref><ref name="INN">{{cite news |title=Pence rebukes Vance over Israel: Our most cherished ally |url=https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/436119 |work=INN |date=November 13, 2026 |access-date=November 13, 2026}}</ref>

The White House rejected Pence's remarks, with a spokesperson criticizing Pence's record while allies of Vance dismissed his analysis as out of touch with voters.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pence blames Trump's tariffs and corruption for the GOP midterm loss |url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pence-delivers-scathing-rebuke-vances-iran-war-assessment-blames-trump-policies-gop-losses |work=Fox News |date=November 12, 2026 |access-date=November 13, 2026}}</ref>

The White House rejected Pence's remarks, with a spokesperson criticizing Pence's record while allies of Vance dismissed his analysis as out of touch with voters.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pence blames Trump's tariffs and corruption for the GOP midterm loss |url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pence-delivers-scathing-rebuke-vances-iran-war-assessment-blames-trump-policies-gop-losses |work=Fox News |date=November 12, 2026 |access-date=November 13, 2026}}</ref>