Vance distancing himself from Trump ahead of 2028 Presidential race: Ex-U.S. NSA Bolton

New Delhi U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance is trying to distance himself from President Donald Trump by blaming the Republicans' midterm losses on the Iran war as he prepares for a potential 2028 Presidential bid, former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton has said. In an interview with PTI Videos, Mr. Bolton described Mr. Vance's remarks as "very wrong" and a "big political mistake", saying the Republicans overlooked broader voter dissatisfaction with the economy, rising prices, and Mr. Trump's tariff policies. Trump debacle: On the U.S. midterm election results Trump debacle: On the U.S. midterm election results Democrats must use their win to influence policy and improve lives Trump debacle: On the U.S. midterm election results editorial 1 "There's no doubt that part of the underlying reason for Mr. Vance’s statement was that this is the beginning of his 2028 nomination campaign.