Posted on 04/11/2026 9:03:23 AM PDT by RandFan
In the middle of an Easter lunch at the White House, President Donald Trump went off script to address speculation about JD Vance's role in securing a deal to end the war in Iran.
"If it doesn't happen, I'm blaming JD Vance," Trump joked, drawing laughter at last week's East Room event attended by senior administration officials including the vice-president, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. And "if it does happen," Trump added, "I'm taking full credit."
The remarks perfectly captured Vance's predicament as he leads a US delegation holding talks with Iran in Pakistan. It is the most challenging assignment of Vance's vice-presidency so far - one with a limited upside and plenty to lose if negotiations fail.
Vance's diplomatic mission to Islamabad is a political minefield. To make progress in reaching a permanent agreement to end the war, he will have to satisfy several stakeholders with competing interests, and who all distrust each other after a six-week military campaign that has engulfed the Middle East and roiled the global economy.
US allies are watching Vance closely to see how he'll perform, one European official said. Vance "needs to step into the room and deliver something," added the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "Otherwise he will be diminished."
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I read that Iran requested Vance. I believe Witkof is with him...so Vance is just because of the request.
I know Witcoff & Kushner are there also.
I know the election is 2028. Vance will have to start campaigning way before.
Israel is absolutely not there.
Yes, they did ask for him and that should mske everyone suspicious.
I’m sure Vance had the choice. But I don’t like the idea of him going either.
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Of course you do which fits right in with your low IQ
"The memorized 25-second speech."
Imagine that -- humiliated by Chris Christie on national television. Rubio's aspirations for higher office should have come to an end right there on the spot.
I'm no fan of Christie, but THIS is why U.S. Senators make for awful presidents.
I like Rubio’s calm demeanor.
I think and hope he’ll do spectacularly. We need as many kick-ass potential candidates for 2028.
“I think Rubio is immersed in the Cuba negotiations.”
Perhaps drawing up plans for the Rubio home in Cuba when he takes on his new role as El Presidente.
Vance all the way. Rubio is not pro tariffs, is not working class.
JD is the real thing.
Rubio is establishment. He has zero chance. Vance 28.
Rally around Vance and MAGA.
They certainly are two very different personalities, brain power and experience.
Looks like the Iranians have chosen to receive.
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