IHIP News JD Vance Shunned By Trump in Public Humiliation Ritual Against Marco
Mar 11, 2026
They unpack Trump’s public humiliation tactics and the rearranging of political allies. They trace divide-and-rule strategies to historical autocrats. They debate which Republican figures can survive association with Trump and the war. They highlight reports of hidden U.S. casualties and civilian suffering in Iran. They criticize extreme appointments and warn about coercive displays of control.
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Trump's Divide And Rule Playbook
- Donald Trump uses classic divide-and-rule tactics to keep subordinates competing and dependent.
- Jennifer Welch cites historian Ruth Ben-Ghiott explaining reshuffling and manufactured insecurity prevents any subordinate from becoming a threat.
Mar-a-Lago Succession Polling Elevates Rubio
- Trump appears to be informally polling his allies about 2028 succession, elevating Marco Rubio over J.D. Vance at Mar-a-Lago.
- Angie Pumps Sullivan notes the room overwhelmingly cheered Rubio when Trump asked donors who they'd prefer.
Republican Electorate May Ignore Conventional Disqualifiers
- The Republican electorate may reward loyalty over conventional electability or morality, keeping controversial figures viable.
- Jennifer Welch warns traditional elites (tech oligarchs, oil and gas donors) could still back Rubio or Vance despite public unpopularity.