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Vance pushes back on past criticisms of foreign intervention

Vice President J.D. Vance defended Trump’s Iran war approach, emphasizing trust in the president’s leadership and criticizing media attempts to suggest discord in the administration.

  • On Monday, President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance addressed reports of internal disagreement over the Iran War during an Oval Office event, taking questions from the press.
  • Vance, a Marine Corps veteran and former Ohio Senator, has fully pivoted to support Trump's military campaign, citing a "180-degree reversal" necessitated by the current administration's leadership.
  • Vance told RealClearPolitics reporter Philip Wegmann, "You're trying to drive a wedge between members of the administration, between me and the president," when confronted about his past skepticism.
  • Trump acknowledged he and Vance are "philosophically a little bit different" regarding the conflict, but insisted they "get along very well" and remain united on dismantling Iran's nuclear program.
  • Operation Epic Fury, launched three weeks ago, has claimed 13 American servicemen's lives, with 200 more wounded as of Monday according to Central Command, as the administration works to dismantle Tehran's nuclear program.
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Vance is leaving himself room to maneuver when the political winds begin to shift.

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Essentially, Vance is in a complicated position: his silence and rare comments speak louder than clear statements.

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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, March 16, 2026.
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