Vance’s Gamble Looks Shakier Now
This had the advantage of distracting from all the other unpopular parts of the MAGA platform that Vance does support, but it also looks a lot like either a criticism of Trump or an attempt to nudge him into an anti-war position—risky either way.
Key points
- One poll is just one poll, and I’ve written that Rubio will have the same can’t-win-with-Trump, can’t-win-without-him dynamic that Vance does, especially….
- Trump treated him as his heir apparent, and Vance’s most obvious rival, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, said he wouldn’t run in 2028 if the veep did.
- Or is Trump helping Vance by pulling him off a dead-end role and allowing him to create some distance from the Iran debacle?
(The vice president was also reportedly considering new direct talks with Iran when Trump made the change.) Is Trump giving Vance a thankless, amorphous task that will further alienate domestic audiences who have already turned against the White House?
Additional details
- Vance was a wealthy man and a best-selling author, but he wanted more.
- You can watch Vance attempting to navigate this trap in recent days.
- Would his endorsement be much of a prize for Vance, or anyone else?
- With Trump’s backing, Vance wagered, he might become president.
- Is it a punishment for Vance for getting out of line on Iran?
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