Even Maga is falling out of love with JD Vance. If only his rivals weren’t even worse … | Arwa Mahdawi
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has attracted attention for adopting a fermented‑food diet and losing weight, which has been noted by President Trump. He is also under scrutiny after reports of lavish travel requests by his security detail and criticism from fellow Republicans over his positions on Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, his standing in the 2028 Republican primary appears to be challenged by Marco Rubio, who is gaining in the polls.
- ▪Vance has been reported to be following a fermented‑food diet, claiming significant weight loss in a short period.
- ▪A member of Vance's protective detail is being investigated for disclosing the vice president's expensive travel arrangements, including helicopter trips.
- ▪Republican allies say Vance is facing coordinated attacks within his party, partly due to his mild criticism of Israel and the war in Iran.
- ▪Fox News commentators have criticized Vance for statements that appear to contradict President Trump, especially regarding potential troop deployments to Iran.
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‘The president is loving Vance’s svelte new figure’ … the vice-president in Winconsin earlier this month. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/ReutersView image in fullscreen‘The president is loving Vance’s svelte new figure’ … the vice-president in Winconsin earlier this month. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/ReutersOpinionJD VanceEven Maga is falling out of love with JD Vance. If only his rivals weren’t even worse …Arwa MahdawiThe US vice-president is facing a barrage of allegations and complaints from inside and outside the Republican ranks. Good news for Marco Rubio – but not for the rest of the worldWed 29 Jul 2026 06.00 EDTShareThere’s something a bit off about JD Vance.
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