Steve Deace Show Is the Iran War HELPING VP Vance's '28 Prospects? | Guest: Bob Vander Plaats | 3/16/26
Mar 16, 2026
Bob Vander Plaats, conservative leader of The Family Leader, joins to discuss JD Vance's 2028 prospects. They debate whether the Iran conflict might unexpectedly boost Vance's standing. Short takes cover intra‑right divisions, how Vance could appeal to both skeptics and loyalists, and what upcoming midterms and policy fights mean for future positioning.
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Facts Are The Missing Ingredient In Much Skepticism
- Facts are missing from much of the anti-establishment wing's online discourse, making skepticism hollow.
- Steve contrasts this with his approach: biblical worldview first, then verifiable facts to evaluate claims.
Bob Uses Trump Clip To Frame JD Vance's 2028 Position
- Bob Vander Plaats highlighted a clip where Trump described JD Vance as 'philosophical' but ultimately supportive of the Iran action.
- Bob uses the clip to argue Vance can own both the administration record and skepticism from dissident conservatives.
Iran Action May Bolster JD Vance's 2028 Prospects
- Current Iran military action could politically benefit JD Vance by letting him claim both loyalty to Trump and responsiveness to skeptics.
- Bob argues Tucker Carlson's radicalization clears room for Vance to occupy Trump's mainstream lane in 2028.