JD Vance faces GOP backlash ahead of 2028 election

US Vice President JD Vance faces backlash from conservative circles over his foreign policy positions, especially on Iran.

Criticism intensified after Vance's July 15 appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, where he described himself as a 'reasonable moderate' on Israel.

Vance's allies argue the online campaign is coordinated, with some accounts appearing not to belong to American voters.

Jon Schweppe of the American Principles Project said organized efforts aim to weaken Vance before the 2028 Republican primary.

Vance remains an early favorite for the 2028 presidential nomination despite the GOP divide.