Vice President JD Vance is experiencing intense criticism from fellow Republicans on social media, which his allies describe as a coordinated effort to damage his prospects for the 2028 presidential election. The attacks are unusual for their intensity and early timing in the political calendar.
US Vice President JD Vance stated in a podcast interview that late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein 'seemed to be connected' to elements of the 'Israeli deep state' and 'highest levels of American intelligence,' while also accusing Israeli officials of trying to influence US opinion on Iran diplomacy.
Vice President JD Vance called it 'crazy' that the Watergate scandal toppled Richard Nixon's presidency, arguing it would barely register in today's political climate and dismissing the scandal as overblown by the 'deep state.'
Iran announced it has made no decision on attending a second round of negotiations with the US in Islamabad, citing Washington's 'excessive demands' and the ship seizure. Vice President JD Vance is reportedly preparing to lead the US delegation despite uncertainty over Iranian participation.
Iran's nuclear program has survived five weeks of US and Israeli bombing with most of the infrastructure needed to make a nuclear bomb intact according to officials and experts, posing a challenge for US negotiators. Vice President JD Vance identified Iran's nuclear ambitions as the 'critical flashpoint' behind the collapse of 21-hour emergency talks in Islamabad.
