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JD Vance Leads GOP Race Amid Trump's Uncertainty

8/25/2025

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Vance Eyes Leadership

JD Vance expressed interest in GOP leadership, prioritizing the 2026 midterms in an interview.
Current polls indicate 46% voter support for Vance in the 2028 GOP leadership race, with no other candidates exceeding 10%.
Trump has not committed to a successor, suggesting the possibility of a third term.

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Vance Defends Trump

Vice President JD Vance defended Trump’s policies in an NBC interview, discussing the raid on John Bolton’s home and the Ukraine war.
Vance stated that law enforcement should operate based on law, not political motives, in Bolton's case.
He criticized Biden's approach to the Ukraine conflict, asserting Trump favored diplomatic solutions.
Vance noted a 35% recent drop in crime in Washington, DC, urging local governors to tackle crime in their states.

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Vance Eyes Leadership

JD Vance expressed interest in GOP leadership, prioritizing the 2026 midterms in an interview.
Current polls indicate 46% voter support for Vance in the 2028 GOP leadership race, with no other candidates exceeding 10%.
Trump has not committed to a successor, suggesting the possibility of a third term.

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