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Nov 07, 2026 8 min read

JD Vance is the worst possible answer

In March, JD Vance promised Trump would never allow a multi-year war with Iran. Eight months later, after Republicans lost Congress, he blamed the loss on the war. His habit of attacking anyone who asks him to explain himself makes him the worst possible successor.

Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington on Sept. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

JD Vance is the worst possible answer — Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington on Sept. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Matt Stroud — Matt Stroud is an investigative reporter and author of Thin Blue Lie. He writes about journalism, power, and how stories get made, drawing on two decades of reporting for national outlets and long-form investigative projects.