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Vance Condemns Beirut Strikes, Rubio Defends; 52% GOP Backs Conflict

6/26/2026

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Vice President JD Vance condemned strikes on Beirut, contrasting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s defense of the attacks.
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly and State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott called claims a narrative and said the administration united behind President Donald Trump.
Citing JD Vance’s anti-war stance and Marco Rubio’s hawkish view as splits, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found 52% of Republicans say the Iran conflict has strengthened United States.

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Vice President JD Vance condemned strikes on Beirut, contrasting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s defense of the attacks.
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly and State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott called claims a narrative and said the administration united behind President Donald Trump.
Citing JD Vance’s anti-war stance and Marco Rubio’s hawkish view as splits, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found 52% of Republicans say the Iran conflict has strengthened United States.