Vance takes a step toward 2028 in MAGA power play
Summary
Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for Republican losses in the midterm elections and said voters who left the party wanted the war ended, lower living costs, an America First agenda and a changed relationship with Israel. His comments put him closer to MAGA’s anti-interventionist wing and may shape his positioning for a possible 2028 presidential bid, while President Trump said he would make the same decision about the war again.Key Facts
- Vance made his remarks in a roughly 600-word post on X.
- Vance argued that defections from Trump’s 2024 coalition, rather than low turnout, drove Republican losses.
- Vance listed ending the war, addressing the cost of living and inflation, putting America First, and changing the U.S. relationship with Israel as voter demands.
- Trump acknowledged that the war hurt Republicans but said it was worth the cost and that he would do nothing differently.
- The article says Vance privately questioned the war’s goals and duration, publicly defended it, and led peace negotiations with Iran.
- The article reports that Vance worked with senior administration officials on his post, though some White House figures were surprised by it.
- Vance’s stance could distinguish him from more hawkish Republicans, including potential 2028 rival Sen. Ted Cruz.
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