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Vance has recently deliberately reduced his reliance on Trump, instead emphasizing his own political views and path in the post-Trump era. He is seen as preparing and strengthening his personal brand for the 2028 presidency.
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Reuters analyzed six of Vance’s speeches since the Republican National Convention in September. After the Republican Party lost control of Congress, Vance defended the party almost entirely from a personal policy perspective and no longer spoke about Trump.
As Trump’s decline in the polls continues to impact the polls, Vance has avoided Trump policies such as the Iran war and deportations. People familiar with the matter said that this change was carefully considered, and Vance treated economic nationalism, foreign policy restraint, and public security as issues with strong political influence, and gradually showed a leadership posture. These were originally incorporated into Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement.
It offers a glimpse of what personal path Vance, 42, is pursuing as the Republican Party looks to the post-Trump era. Although he has not said whether he will run for president in 2028, and Trump has not expressed support for anyone, he is considered a popular candidate. Officials say he should inherit Trump’s base while relieving the burden of his boss.
On the 4th, Vance issued a candid post-election review, blaming the Iran war for the defeat, calling for an early end to the conflict, reevaluating US-Israel relations, and paying attention to the potential of the people. Trump has dismissed cost-of-living concerns as a Democratic hoax and continues to defend the war. This post prompted Vance to publicly support the armistice for the first time.
People familiar with the matter said White House Chief of Staff Susie Wills was already aware of Vance’s post. However, on the 6th, Trump reshuffled the top management of the White House and asked Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller to fill the vacant position, indicating that the White House plans to double down on its strict policies. Donald Trump Jr. and some conservative allies supported Vance’s comments online.
Republican strategist Michael Ricci said the conversation further enhanced Vance’s potential as a standard-bearer in the post-Trump era. He pointed out that Vance is using the vice president’s speaking authority to dominate the terms of the debate and force the party to discuss the core principles of 2028.
Democratic strategist Igor Volsky said Vance’s challenge is how to win the primary while still supporting Trump and showing independent competition in the general election. Ultimately, the Republican Party lost elections in all the states it contested. Furthermore, other potential opponents like Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Ron DeSantis also expressed different views on the defeat, which clearly indicates that a fight has begun across party lines.
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He no longer frequently mentions Trump, but instead defends the Republican Party with its policy positions, focusing on the economy, public security, and diplomatic restraint to establish a more independent political image.
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Vance considers economic nationalism, foreign policy restraint, and public security as the main demands. These issues were originally part of MAGA, but are now used to highlight his leadership style and political savvy.
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The outside world believes that this is paving the way for them to compete in the post-Trump era. To make gains in both the primary and general elections, they will not only have to attract Trump supporters but also not be outpaced by Trump’s low polls.
