Vance, Rubio and others in Trump's inner circle preached caution on Iran. Now they're on board

[Dulcinea]

(CNN) When President Donald Trump first raised the prospect of war with Iran, some of the most serious reservations came from his second in command.

A former Marine who rose to political prominence as a critic of foreign wars, Vice President JD Vance counseled against the perils of launching another unpredictable conflict in the Middle East.

But as it became apparent that Trump still favored military action, Vance shifted his stance. He advocated for Trump to attack quickly and decisively, arguing it would be necessary to minimize American casualties and prevent Iran from striking first.

The vice president’s pivot, described by two people familiar with the events, reflected how Trump’s closest aides approached a war that few initially viewed as an imperative — but all of them ended up supporting.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/08/politics/trump-inner-circle-iran-conflict

[Fichefinder]

1. "Either you are at the table or you are on the menu"

Ann Richards

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2. Vance has no held beliefs... he is nothing more than a weathervane

twisting in the direction of whatever wind is blowing... anything to remain close to power.

[mobeau69]

3. Yep, he has no principles whatsoever. Same as the swine but not a lunatic.