A fragile Iran nuclear deal championed by President Donald Trump has become a new battleground within the Republican Party, offering potential 2028 presidential candidates an opportunity to gain political advantage.
Vice President JD Vance has emerged as a key proponent of the agreement, publicly engaging with potential rival Senator Ted Cruz after the Texas senator raised concerns.
Senator Cruz, however, has largely focused his critique on the substance of the deal rather than engaging in a direct personal conflict with Vance or Trump. Behind the scenes, however, some critics anticipate the proposal's failure and are waiting for it to falter, according to sources.
Vance's public defense of Israeli officials who had criticized the deal also drew criticism, with some Republican senators privately ridiculing his approach as "worse than Obama," sources told the Daily Mail.
The unfolding situation highlights a clash between the established Republican guard and a newer faction, with underlying implications for the developing 2028 presidential race.