Vance eyes 2028 as Republicans struggle after election rout

Vice President JD Vance has shifted his political strategy following the Republicans' midterm election defeat, in which the party lost control of Congress. According to the Jerusalem Post, Vance has increasingly focused on his own policy portfolio rather than President Donald Trump's signature policies, such as deportations and the Iran war.

This change was described as a deliberate move by Vance and his advisers, who viewed his focus on public safety, foreign policy restraint, and economic nationalism as politically potent subjects.

The Daily Times reports that Vance is working to establish a political identity by emphasizing his own policy priorities over those of the President. This shift may serve to prepare him for a potential presidential campaign in 2028. While Vance has not confirmed if he will run, the Jerusalem Post notes that he is viewed as a leading potential contender who may need to inherit much of Trump's coalition. Trump has not yet endorsed Vance or any other candidate.

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