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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> | 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]] 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 ( | + | 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 (echoing his friend<ref>[https://www.jns.org/news/u-s-news/tucker-is-a-friend-despite-political-disagreements-vance-says 'Tucker is a friend,' despite political disagreements, Vance says]. ''JNS'', Sep 3, 2026</ref> [[Tucker Carlson]]/his crowd) that the ''Iran war'' was the primary driver of the GOP's electoral defeats, an assessment that drew criticism from [[MAGA]],<ref>[https://www.hungarianconservative.com/articles/current/jd-vance-midterm-elections-iran-war-maga-mike-pence-trump/ MAGA Cries ‘Pence 2.0’ as Vance Breaks Ranks on Iran after Midterm Disaster]. Nov 6, 2026</ref> [[Marco Rubio]],<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rubios-defense-trumps-iran-war-draws-sharp-contrast-vances-midterm-blame.amp Rubio's defense of Trump's Iran war draws sharp contrast with Vance's midterm blame]. [[Fox News]], November 9, 2026</ref> and others,<ref>[https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-914184 JD Vance gets the Iran war wrong: Diplomacy handed Tehran victory]. [[JPost]], Nov 8, 2026. "Vance blames the Iran war, but diplomacy was the real failure."</ref> while Trump "agreed" only that rising gasoline prices resulting from Iran's actions were also a factor. Actual studies by named organizations, such as the expansive [[AP]] voter poll of 80,000 voters across 50 states, found that foreign policy was a minor factor in the election. They also found that numerous other economic, social, messaging, and dissatisfaction factors were responsible.<ref>[https://abcnews.com/Politics/abc-news-voter-polls-explain-democrats-won-us/story?id=137687246 Repudiation of Trump, economic pain drove Democrats to victory in the House: Voter Poll analysis]. ABC News, November 4, 2026; [https://www.jns.org/opinion/morton-a-klein/jd-vance-is-wrong-israel-was-not-a-major-factor-in-republican-losses JD Vance is wrong: Israel was not a major factor in Republican losses]. Nov 11, 2026</ref> 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> |
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| − | "Vance blames the Iran war, but diplomacy was the real failure."</ref> while Trump "agreed" only that | ||
| − | <ref>[https://abcnews.com/Politics/abc-news-voter-polls-explain-democrats-won-us/story?id=137687246 Repudiation of Trump, economic pain drove Democrats to victory in the House: Voter Poll analysis]. ABC News, November 4, 2026; | ||
| − | [https://www.jns.org/opinion/morton-a-klein/jd-vance-is-wrong-israel-was-not-a-major-factor-in-republican-losses JD Vance is wrong: Israel was not a major factor in Republican losses]. Nov 11, 2026</ref> | ||
| − | + | A [[WH]] 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> | |
Pence added: "If the world knows nothing else, the world should know that America stands with [[Israel]]. Israel is our most cherished ally. It is the only democracy in the Arab world," Pence emphasized. He said he's "very troubled at the way that criticism of Israel on the left and on the right collapses too often into antisemitism and antisemitic rhetoric. There's no place in America for antisemitism on the left or on the right and the people that are wringing their hands about US support for Israel, I get the feeling sometimes they're just using that as a '''thinly veiled excuse for their [[antisemitism]]'''."<ref name="INN"/> | Pence added: "If the world knows nothing else, the world should know that America stands with [[Israel]]. Israel is our most cherished ally. It is the only democracy in the Arab world," Pence emphasized. He said he's "very troubled at the way that criticism of Israel on the left and on the right collapses too often into antisemitism and antisemitic rhetoric. There's no place in America for antisemitism on the left or on the right and the people that are wringing their hands about US support for Israel, I get the feeling sometimes they're just using that as a '''thinly veiled excuse for their [[antisemitism]]'''."<ref name="INN"/> | ||
Latest revision as of 18:50, November 13, 2026
Air of corruption is an idiom describing a pervasive atmosphere, public perception, or strong suspicion of dishonest, unethical, or illegal behavior surrounding an individual, organization, or government institution, even in the absence of formal criminal charges.
Political usage
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 House of Representatives and the Senate.[1]
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.[2] Disputing Vice President JD Vance's assessment (echoing his friend[3] Tucker Carlson/his crowd) that the Iran war was the primary driver of the GOP's electoral defeats, an assessment that drew criticism from MAGA,[4] Marco Rubio,[5] and others,[6] while Trump "agreed" only that rising gasoline prices resulting from Iran's actions were also a factor. Actual studies by named organizations, such as the expansive AP voter poll of 80,000 voters across 50 states, found that foreign policy was a minor factor in the election. They also found that numerous other economic, social, messaging, and dissatisfaction factors were responsible.[7] 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.[8][9]
A WH spokesperson criticizing Pence's record while allies of Vance dismissed his analysis as out of touch with voters.[10]
Pence added: "If the world knows nothing else, the world should know that America stands with Israel. Israel is our most cherished ally. It is the only democracy in the Arab world," Pence emphasized. He said he's "very troubled at the way that criticism of Israel on the left and on the right collapses too often into antisemitism and antisemitic rhetoric. There's no place in America for antisemitism on the left or on the right and the people that are wringing their hands about US support for Israel, I get the feeling sometimes they're just using that as a thinly veiled excuse for their antisemitism."[9]
References
- ↑ "Pence blames Trump's tariffs and corruption for the GOP midterm loss", Fox News, November 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Pence blames Trump's tariffs and corruption for the GOP midterm loss", Fox News, November 12, 2026.
- ↑ 'Tucker is a friend,' despite political disagreements, Vance says. JNS, Sep 3, 2026
- ↑ MAGA Cries ‘Pence 2.0’ as Vance Breaks Ranks on Iran after Midterm Disaster. Nov 6, 2026
- ↑ Rubio's defense of Trump's Iran war draws sharp contrast with Vance's midterm blame. Fox News, November 9, 2026
- ↑ JD Vance gets the Iran war wrong: Diplomacy handed Tehran victory. JPost, Nov 8, 2026. "Vance blames the Iran war, but diplomacy was the real failure."
- ↑ Repudiation of Trump, economic pain drove Democrats to victory in the House: Voter Poll analysis. ABC News, November 4, 2026; JD Vance is wrong: Israel was not a major factor in Republican losses. Nov 11, 2026
- ↑ Griffing, Alex. "Mike Pence Pummels Trump Admin Policies and 'Corruption'", Mediaite, November 12, 2026.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Pence rebukes Vance over Israel: Our most cherished ally", INN, November 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Pence blames Trump's tariffs and corruption for the GOP midterm loss", Fox News, November 12, 2026.