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JD Vance’s Brutal Week: Failed Iran Deal, Orban Loss & Trump Shifting to Marco Rubio
On this week’s Substack LIVE conversation, Chris Cillizza and Matt break down the biggest political stories of the week.In this episode:
— JD Vance’s brutal week — Failed Iran peace talks, campaigning for Viktor Orbán (who lost badly in Hungary), a sparsely attended Turning Point USA event, and what it means for his 2028 prospects
— Trump’s materialist worldview — warm relations with transactional petro-states (Saudi, UAE), struggles with “higher calling” figures like the Pope, and difficulty understanding dignity/honor over money
— Trump’s age and mental sharpness debate — Is he slipping, or…
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