"Vice President JD Vance worried that launching a regime-change war against Iran could be a disaster and was the only administration official to forcefully express his skepticism in the weeks leading up to Operation Epic Fury."
"Vance warned Trump that a war against Iran could cause regional chaos and untold numbers of casualties, and it would rip apart Trump's political coalition."
"As vice president, he was aware of the scope of America's munitions problem, and a war against a regime with enormous will for survival could leave the United States in a far worse position."
"Trump doubled down on that threat on Tuesday morning, posting, A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again."
Vice President JD Vance was the only administration official to express strong skepticism about launching a regime-change war against Iran. He initially opposed any strikes but sought to guide the administration towards limited action. As President Trump leaned towards a large-scale campaign, Vance advocated for overwhelming force to achieve quick objectives. He warned that a war could lead to regional chaos, casualties, and political fallout. Vance also highlighted concerns about America's munitions and the potential long-term consequences of engaging a resilient regime like Iran.
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