JD Vance and Ted Cruz are fighting for control of the GOP. The problem? Neither is called Trump | Arwa Mahdawi
Having seemingly written off the midterms, the Republican bigwigs are making their pitches for 2028. But the current commander-in-chief could be looking closer to home The US midterm elections are a month away and it’s looking rough for the Republicans. I wouldn’t discount devious schemes behind the scenes, but, on the face of it, the president and his entourage seem to be flailing. Donald Trump…
The Republican establishment appears to be grappling for a strategy as the midterms loom, but the current administration seems adrift. President Trump, desperate to rally support, is offering voters "a big surprise," while Vice-President Kamala Harris and potential candidates JD Vance and Ted Cruz are locked in a power struggle over who will succeed Trump.
According to polls, Vance is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in 2028, but his unpopularity and controversial views may hinder his chances. Cruz, on the other hand, has publicly expressed doubts about Vance's suitability for the nomination, stating that the party still needs to decide its identity and beliefs.
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