JD Vance talks 2028 and how one Cornell student responded to rape accusation: Morning Rundown

JD Vance discusses his approach to the midterms as he weighs a 2028 presidential run. Records detail a Cornell fraternity brother’s account of the night a woman alleges she was raped. And what long-term unemployment says about the economy.

Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that Republicans face an “uphill climb” in the midterms — telling NBC News the results could influence whether he runs for president in 2028.

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“Regardless of what happens over the next 35 days, there will be new information, new things you have to make a decision over,” he said.

He said he’s cautiously optimistic that the GOP’s numbers are improving even as concerns about the Iran war and gas prices take a toll. He reiterated that Republicans can’t pretend things are perfect, but they can argue that the next wave of Democrats would be worse.

He also addressed a prospective rival — Ted Cruz.

“It is really obvious to me that, at this very moment, Ted Cruz is running for president,” Vance said. “At this moment, I’m not. I’m trying to help elect Republicans.”

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Original source: https://www.nbcnews.com/business