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Story summary
- Vice President JD Vance distances himself from U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran war to protect his future and undercut Marco Rubio.
- Analyst Alex Shephard notes Vance's support is tepid, enabling loyalty while privately opposing the conflict.
- Vance says the war will not resemble past Middle East engagements.
- Behind closed doors, he questions military action.
- As the situation worsens, he rewrites his stance to oppose the war for 2028 election.
