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'JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio
- 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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While the military conflict puts Donald Trump's political capital at risk, the vice president and secretary of state emerge as potential heirs with opposing strategies: caution against total alignment, in a race that already looks to 2028
Marco Rubio försvarar högljutt krigete i Iran. JD Vance har intagit en mer försiktig position. Bägge ses som möjliga efträdare till Donald Trump. Krigsutgången kan avgöra av vem som blir Republikanernas presidential candidate 2028.
Iran war sharpens Trump’s 2028 choice: Vance or Rubio?
As the war in Iran impacts President Donald Trump’s legacy, Political tensions rise for Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both seen as potential successors to Trump. They are involved in negotiations to help end the war while the Republican Party considers its future after Trump. Vance has a cautious stance […] The post Iran war sharpens Trump’s 2028 choice: Vance or Rubio? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Iran war could decide who among JD Vance and Marco Rubio could succeed Donald Trump in 2028: Here is how
The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran is the most unpopular conflict in US history, impacting Trump's midterm election prospects. Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio are potential candidates for succession, with their political fortunes tied to the war's developments and Trump's decisions.
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