Trump unsure whether Vance will run in 2028 after midterm losses

Politics · First reported 4 Nov, 19:30 · Updated 23:01

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Donald Trump said he does not know whether Vice President JD Vance will seek the presidency in 2028. Vance blamed the Iran war and its costs for Republican losses, while Trump acknowledged the conflict and higher gasoline prices may have contributed. (db19f16d-0a32-4d2b-9e57-b91fffdee206; 0cba3201-ad17-4f0d-8466-8a9d469094e9)

Trump told reporters he was unsure who would run in 2028, including whether Vance would enter the race. (db19f16d-0a32-4d2b-9e57-b91fffdee206; 0cba3201-ad17-4f0d-8466-8a9d469094e9)
Vance attributed Republican midterm losses to the Iran war and cited energy prices and a shift from the “America First” agenda as voter concerns. (db19f16d-0a32-4d2b-9e57-b91fffdee206)
Trump said Iran contributed to the setback and that the war had raised gasoline prices in the short term, but defended the military action. (db19f16d-0a32-4d2b-9e57-b91fffdee206)
A Semafor report says Republican figures are beginning to position themselves around possible 2028 bids, while raising the broader question of whether any Republican can win. (6d761c8f-221a-4fbd-aee1-009586cd770b)

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Key facts

Election: The supplied report describes Democratic gains in Congress in the midterms. (db19f16d-0a32-4d2b-9e57-b91fffdee206)
Trump on 2028: He said he was unsure whether Vance or others would run. (db19f16d-0a32-4d2b-9e57-b91fffdee206)
Vance’s explanation: He blamed the Iran war and cited voter concerns including energy prices and cost of living. (db19f16d-0a32-4d2b-9e57-b91fffdee206)
Trump’s response: He acknowledged the war and a short-term gasoline-price rise as factors, while defending military action against Iran. (db19f16d-0a32-4d2b-9e57-b91fffdee206)