JD Vance is getting attacked from inside his own party after trying to distance himself from Trump's record following a round of Republican election losses, leaving his 2028 presidential hopes in a tough spot.

• Vance posted a list blaming the election losses on the Iran war, high cost of living, and the administration's Israel policy, which reads as a thinly veiled criticism of Trump despite Vance holding power for two years.
• Other Republicans, including a sitting senator, immediately pushed back on Vance's explanation, showing how exposed he is for criticizing the administration he serves in.
• Trump responded by publicly pulling Vance off Iran diplomacy and reassigning him to investigate alleged fraud in Democratic-run cities, a visible demotion.
• Vance is seen as lacking the charisma and independent base to win a primary or general election, especially now that he's tied to an unpopular administration.
• Some Republicans reportedly think Vance should wait years before running for president, hoping the association with Trump fades, similar to how Obama's coalition didn't transfer to other Democrats.

Outlook: Expect tension between Trump and Vance to grow more public, further damaging Vance's political standing ahead of any 2028 run.