VANCE DISTANCING HIMSELF FROM TRUMP AHEAD OF 2028 PREZ RACE

What happened: John Bolton said JD Vance is distancing himself from Donald Trump by blaming Republican midterm losses on the Iran war as he prepares for a potential 2028 presidential bid. Why it matters: Bolton called the move a "big political mistake" and said voter discontent was driven mainly by the economy, rising prices and Trump's tariff policies, not the Iran war. Key numbers: Bolton referenced Trump's 10-year operating style and the remaining two years of his term.

John Bolton said JD Vance is distancing himself from Donald Trump by blaming Republican midterm losses on the Iran war as he prepares for a potential 2028 presidential bid.

Bolton called the move a "big political mistake" and said voter discontent was driven mainly by the economy, rising prices and Trump's tariff policies, not the Iran war. Key numbers: Bolton referenced Trump's 10-year operating style and the remaining two years of his term.