Vance steps up nationalist pitch in Dallas, positioning for post-Trump GOP

In a 40-minute Dallas address, Vice President JD Vance leaned into a nationalist message and attacked Democrats as 'crazy,' signaling an intensified bid to consolidate the Republican base ahead of a potential 2028 run. The speech marks a deliberate effort to define the party's post-Trump direction while maintaining alignment with Trump's legacy. The move is significant as it tests the durability of Trumpism beyond Trump himself, though the immediate political impact remains uncertain.