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Vance distances himself from Trump after Republican midterm wipeout

Original: Vance tiptoes out on his own after a midterm wipeout for Republicans The vice president, who has said the results could

Vice President JD Vance is charting a more independent political course after Republicans suffered heavy losses in the midterm elections. In a Wednesday appearance, he sought rare but meaningful distance from President Trump on the Iran war. Vance has said the midterm results could factor into his decision about whether to run for president in 2028, making his positioning closely watched.

Why now: The midterm wipeout has prompted speculation about Vance's 2028 presidential ambitions and his willingness to break with Trump.

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• Vance tiptoes out on his own after a midterm wipeout for Republicans The vice president, who has said the results could factor into his decision about running for president, sought rare, but meaningful, distance from Trump on the Iran war Wednesday. https://www.… · top_news · 2

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