If Only Trump Knew What Vance Is Doing
If the president is infallible, there must be some other explanation for his Iran defeat.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump plans to claim credit for a successful Iran peace deal and blame J.D. Vance if it fails.
- The GOP strategy appears to be allowing the president to claim victory while making the vice president own any defeat.
- Some Republicans claim the Iran war was a success, arguing it set back Iran's military programs, but this is contested by intelligence reports.
- Critics argue that the deal will ultimately benefit Iran by lifting sanctions and providing significant funds, potentially enhancing its military.
- A fallback plan among Republicans is to blame J.D. Vance for any negative outcome of the deal, insulating other figures.
- This strategy is seen as politically motivated, potentially to elevate Marco Rubio as Trump's successor.
- The article suggests a decay in the conservative movement, making honest analysis difficult and leading to political maneuvering over clear-eyed assessment.