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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

Vance’s rock-and-a-hard-place: Backing Trump’s Iran war could cost him in 2028

Vice President JD Vance, who has long been considered a potential successor to President Donald Trump, could face political problems in 2028 as a result of the Iran war, according to a new report.

People close to Vance told The Washington Post that if the conflict with Iran lasts for months, it could pose a political problem for whoever secures the Republican presidential nomination in 2028. However, Vance still hasn’t decided whether he’ll run, the outlet’s sources also said.

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