US EditionJD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio
Polling shows 79% of Republicans view Vance favorably and 71% view Rubio favorably as Trump weighs their postwar political standing.
- As the war in Iran threatens his legacy, President Donald Trump is privately weighing 2028 succession options, forcing a choice between Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- At a televised Cabinet meeting on Thursday, March 26, contrasting approaches emerged: Rubio gave a "full-throated defense" of the military campaign, while Vance focused on options for depriving Iran of a nuclear weapon.
- Polling shows strong support for both: 79 per cent of Republicans view Vance favorably, while 71 per cent view Rubio positively, though analysts warn the ongoing conflict could impact their 2028 prospects.
- Republican strategist Ron Bonjean warned that "Trump has a long memory," creating potential risks for Vance regarding his past anti-war skepticism, while Rubio has aligned closely with Trump's hawkish stance.
- The White House has rejected claims that Trump is signaling a preference, while sources indicate Vance will wait until after November's midterm elections to decide on a 2028 run, with Rubio expressing willingness to serve as his running mate.
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Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio
WASHINGTON — As the war in Iran threatens to imperil President Donald Trump’s legacy, the political stakes also are rising for two of his top lieutenants: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The pair, widely viewed as potential successors to Trump, have been thrust into still-developing negotiations to end the war at a moment when the Republican Party is already weighing its post-Trump future. Vance has taken a cautious a…
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