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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Oisin Mcilroy

JD Vance hits back at ‘flimsy’ report he may drop 2028 bid

  • Vice President JD Vance's potential 2028 presidential bid is under scrutiny following the resignation of national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard.
  • Gabbard's departure, officially due to her husband's bone cancer, is widely reported as stemming from her being sidelined over foreign policy differences.
  • Vance's non-interventionist “America First” foreign policy stance, particularly on the war with Iran, has reportedly distanced him from the administration's inner circle.
  • This has led to increased influence for Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a more hawkish Republican advocating for a stronger military role and threatening conflict with Cuba.
  • Despite claims of isolation, Vance's team denies reports that his 2028 presidential ambitions are waning, though some sources suggest a narrow window for a viable bid.

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