US EditionJD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio
A swift end could bolster Rubio, while a prolonged conflict may let Vance argue he reflected the party's anti-war wing, analysts said.
- 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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Vance Walks the Iran War Tightrope
Politics Vance Walks the Iran War Tightrope The vice president faces a sticky wicket. The long knives are out for Vice President J.D. Vance. His opponents are reading him a strange version of his Miranda rights, in which anything he says or doesn’t say about the Iran war can and will be used against him. If Vance appears less than enthusiastic about the war, as President Donald Trump has seemingly acknowledged, his detractors crow that all is n…
How Rubio's and Vance's differing stances on Iran war point to challenges ahead of 2028 election
With both seen as the party's strongest potential candidates in a 2028 primary, the two Cabinet members have to balance their roles in the Trump administration with their future political plans.
Vance and Rubio’s differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election - The Boston Globe
With Vance and Rubio seen as the party’s strongest potential candidates in a 2028 primary, the two have to balance their roles in the Trump administration with their future political plans.
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Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them.
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