Once Trump’s presumed heir, Vance is wrestling with his political future
Vice President JD Vance has given serious consideration to not running for president in 2028 after last week’s calamitous midterm elections, people close to him tell CNN. While Vance has yet to make up his mind, interviews with roughly a dozen allies and advisers reveal a vice president wrestling with his political ambitions, the fracturing … The post Once Trump’s presumed heir, Vance is…
Vice President JD Vance has been contemplating not running for president in 2028 following the disastrous midterm elections, according to sources close to him. While Vance has not yet made a decision on his political future, he remains committed to rebuilding the movement that brought him success in the 2024 election. The fracturing of the MAGA coalition and the demands of fatherhood have added to his uncertainty.
Some insiders believe Vance is young enough to have a comeback if he decides not to run, while others think he may decide to run later. Vance's recent message on X blaming the Republican losses on the Iran war has upset President Donald Trump, but Vance has expressed ongoing uncertainty about his decision. The war in Iran is seen as the greatest obstacle to Vance's chances of winning the 2028 presidential election, with the likelihood of success depending on whether the conflict can be resolved in a timely manner.
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