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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brendan Rascius

JD Vance painfully stumbles through speech to a silent crowd while making Iowa debut

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  • JD Vance experienced an awkward moment during his first visit to Iowa as vice president, fumbling his prepared remarks and asking for assistance.
  • Clips of Vance's gaffe in Des Moines quickly spread on social media, drawing widespread mockery and comparisons to a robot, though some acknowledged such mistakes happen.
  • Commenters contrasted Vance's performance with Secretary of State Marco Rubio's polished White House briefing, where Rubio received praise for his clear communication.
  • Both Vance and Rubio are considered strong contenders for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, with Vance showing higher preference in recent Conservative Political Action Conference surveys.
  • President Donald Trump has publicly named both Vance and Rubio as potential successors, suggesting a "Vance-Rubio" ticket would be formidable, and Iowa is a crucial testing ground for their ambitions.

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