Is Vance Using Iran Leaks to Distance Himself from Trump?

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Slate considers a New York Times piece showing Vice President J.D. Vance has been quietly querying military leaders about Iran and explores theories on who leaked the story—whether to boost his 2028 prospects or to undermine Trump—placing it in the context of a White House fraying over the war and Vance’s public stance versus private concerns.
- I Have a Theory About Who Leaked a Story About Iran, and It Rhymes With A.P. Mance Slate
- Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War The New York Times
- Skeptical Vance reportedly sought direct intel from US generals on state of Iran war The Times of Israel
- Bombshell Leak Reveals Vance Kept Trump’s Ugly War Reality Under Wraps The Daily Beast
- Marine Veteran Accuses JD Vance of 'Betraying' Service Members Over Characterization of Iran War Military.com
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