JD Vance makes plea to war-weary Republicans in keynote address at party convention
US Vice-President JD Vance urged Republicans to remain united despite internal policy disagreements during a keynote address at a party convention. Reports suggest Vance has been privately consulting military commanders regarding the war in Iran.
Why it matters
Vance's efforts to maintain party unity while navigating sensitive foreign policy issues are critical as the party faces midterm election challenges.
JD Vance asked disillusioned Republicans not to "throw out the baby with the bath water". ( Retuers: Evan Vucci )
JD Vance urged Republicans not to abandon the party during a speech at the "Trump-a-palooza" convention.
US media is reporting Mr Vance has been privately contacting military commanders in the Middle East and elsewhere and sharing his concerns with Donald Trump.
Polls show Republicans are at risk of losing control of both houses of Congress in an election in November.
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The US vice-president has given the keynote address on the closing night of the Republicans' midterm conventions, in what will inevitably be seen as an early pitch to become Donald Trump's successor.
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