Trump said he wished Vance had addressed one crucial question: whether he would make the same decision to strike Iran again, knowing the political consequences.
Valdez and Chevalier are members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), an organization that explicitly opposes Zionism and advocates a US arms embargo against Israel.
'That is sexism dressed up as political analysis. My fiancé has his own views. I have mine. I made this decision, and I am proud of it,' Stevens wrote.
Pelosi's office subsequently confirmed that she remains committed to supporting El-Sayed in his closely watched Senate race against former Republican congressman Mike Rogers.
Preparations are advancing for a short but intensive campaign that could target Iran's nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure and missile and drone arsenal.