Giuliani Questions J.D. Vance's Readiness for 2028 Presidential Run

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News (1 / 1) 07.11.2026 07:18 / Frank

Rudy Giuliani openly challenged J.D. Vance's readiness to seek the presidency following Vance's remarks tying the Iran conflict to GOP losses in the 2026 midterms.

Giuliani’s reservations

During a Nov. 5 livestream, the former New York mayor acknowledged that Vance displays some qualities suited for the White House but highlighted significant shortcomings. Giuliani singled out Vance’s statements on the Iran situation as particularly worrying and admitted they make him hesitant to endorse any future bid.

The Iran stance at issue

Vance had claimed the war in Iran accounted for the Republican struggles during the 2026 midterm elections, suggesting the public backlash stemmed directly from the fighting. Giuliani criticized this position for appearing to treat election defeats as an acceptable price of military action, calling it deeply concerning for a potential national leader.