Bill Maher Tells JD Vance His Vote Is ‘In Play’ for 2028 Republican
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During an interview on HBO's "Real Time," Vice President JD Vance became the first sitting vice president to appear on the show, according to the source. Host Bill Maher told Vance that his vote for the next Republican candidate is "in play" if the party stops claiming elections are rigged when they lose. Maher cited concerns about the Democratic Party's direction, including what he called an "obsession with Israel" and "Jew-hating." Vance did not commit to conceding future elections, instead criticizing technology companies for allegedly censoring negative information about the left during the 2020 election. The interview also covered Vance's negotiations with Iran, which he said have been successful because oil is "down to 73 dollars a barrel" and Iran's "nuclear program is destroyed." Maher challenged that claim, asking how the U.S. knows the program is destroyed without on-the-ground verification. The source described Maher as "outmatched" and treating Vance "with kid gloves."
What’s reported
Vice President JD Vance appeared on "Real Time" to promote his new book "Communion" about his faith.
Vance is the first sitting vice president to appear on the HBO show.
Maher told Vance his vote is "in play" for either Vance or Marco Rubio in 2028 if the party stops claiming elections are rigged when they lose.
Vance did not commit to conceding future elections, instead criticizing technology companies for alleged censorship during the 2020 election.
Vance stated that his Iran negotiations have resulted in oil at $73 a barrel and Iran's nuclear program being "destroyed."
Maher questioned how the U.S. knows the nuclear program is destroyed without on-the-ground verification.
The source reported that right-leaning Facebook pages earned more engagement than left-leaning ones during the 2020 election.
Open questions
Whether Vance's claim that Iran's nuclear program is "destroyed" is independently verifiable.
Whether Maher will actually vote for a Republican candidate in 2028.
Key figures
Bill Maher, host of HBO's "Real Time"
JD Vance, Vice President of the United States
Marco Rubio, mentioned as a potential Republican candidate
Sources: Variety
