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Is JD Vance campaigning for the midterms … or 2028? – podcast

The Guardian16 October 2026, 04:00 UTCUnited States of America

The US vice-president is following the Donald Trump playbook, attacking the Democrats, attempting to make jokes and even swearing more. Jonathan Freedland talks to Arwa Mahdawi about why Vance is making such an effort to court votersBuy your tickets to the Guardian’s post-midterm live event, hosted by Jonathan FreedlandWatch Jonathan Freedland on our new Politics Weekly YouTube channelSend your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyamerica@theguardian.comWatch Today in Focus’ episode on the Trump administration investigation into Rep. Ilhan OmarRead David Smith’s piece on Katie Zacharia’s fi

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