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JD Vance says 2028 run 'may not be his time', aides say

politicsNov 13, 202627894

Vice President J.D. Vance has given serious consideration to not running for president in 2028 after last week’s calamitous midterm elections, people close to him told CNN. Allies and advisers say Vance, 42, is wrestling with his political ambitions, the fracturing of the MAGA coalition and the demands of fatherhood after the arrival of his fourth child this summer. Vance has not set a timeline and a White House bid remains on the table; some allies say it is still more likely than not that he will run. Vance posted a lengthy message on X after the midterms blaming Republican losses largely on the Iran war, a post that reportedly irritated President Donald Trump. Vance’s private conversations show greater uncertainty, with advisers saying the key question is whether any Republican can win if the Iran war continues. Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, urged Vance not to forgo a run and called him “basically teed up to be the general.” Republicans including Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz and Brian Kemp have already moved to position themselves for 2028, though Vance allies say a divided primary could help him if he runs.

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