Trump jokes about Iran deal blame, highlighting Vance's political risk

President Trump joked that he would take credit for a successful Iran deal but blame Vice President Vance if it fails, highlighting Vance's prominent and potentially risky role in the negotiations. Vance has emerged as the administration's visible voice on the matter, a position that strategists believe could be a liability for his potential 2028 presidential aspirations, especially given the war's unpopularity.

While Trump's remark was made in jest, political observers and strategists view it as an acknowledgment of the political reality that Vance could be held accountable for any negative outcomes. This increased spotlight on Vance has also shifted attention away from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was an early advocate for military action. Vance's allies, however, maintain that his involvement in settling the conflict demonstrates President Trump's trust in him.

Vance has been actively promoting his new book, 'Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,' during high-profile interviews where discussions often touch upon the Iran deal and his potential presidential bid. He recently appeared at a White House briefing, fielding questions on the Iran deal and issuing a warning to Israeli critics of the agreement.