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JD Vance Targets Faith, Immigrants, Minorities, 2028 Nominee Push

7/7/2026

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance is targeting religious leaders, immigrants and minorities to solidify President Donald Trump’s base.
Party strategists are positioning Vance as the Republican Party’s 2028 presidential nominee despite criticism.
Vance called Pope Leo’s immigration stance “troubling,” dismissed Watergate and spread a false claim that Haitian-Americans were stealing pets.
CNN analyst Harry Enten reported Vance’s popularity has fallen to historic lows as Americans focus on domestic concerns.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance is targeting religious leaders, immigrants and minorities to solidify President Donald Trump’s base.
Party strategists are positioning Vance as the Republican Party’s 2028 presidential nominee despite criticism.
Vance called Pope Leo’s immigration stance “troubling,” dismissed Watergate and spread a false claim that Haitian-Americans were stealing pets.
CNN analyst Harry Enten reported Vance’s popularity has fallen to historic lows as Americans focus on domestic concerns.