"Vance's loyalty is not reciprocated. Remember the fate of Trump's first vice-president, Mike Pence, who refused to block the 2020 election result. Trump reportedly backed Capitol Hill rioters who wanted Pence hanged for treason."
"Vance's loyalties and beliefs are flexible, too. Until he jumped on the Maga bandwagon, he was a fierce critic of Trump, warning he could become America's Hitler."
"He reinvented himself as an immigration hawk, defending Trump's infamous 2024 campaign lie that Haitian migrants stole and ate people's pets."
"Vance once passionately opposed overseas military adventurism. In office, he has supported attacks on Venezuela, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Nigeria and now Iran."
JD Vance has encountered significant political challenges, including losing battles with Iranian negotiators, Hungarian voters, and Pope Leo. His loyalty to Donald Trump has led to censure and mockery, resulting in declining poll ratings and faltering succession hopes. Despite doubts about Trump's fitness to govern, Vance remains a potential presidential candidate for 2028. His past criticisms of Trump and flexible loyalties raise questions about his future actions and whether he will continue to support Trump or distance himself to protect his career.
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