The Josh Lafazan Show on YouTube - Episode 128

JD Vance COLLAPSES in 2028 Polls — Who’s Leading the GOP Race for President?

The Josh Lafazan Show on YouTube - Episode 128

Welcome to The Josh Lafazan Show — today’s episode is packed with major political intrigue as we break down the dramatic collapse of JD Vance’s once-dominant lead in the 2028 Republican presidential primary, and explore the possibility that the Trump name may still appear on the ballot — just not the way we expected.

Let’s start with the big headline: JD Vance’s support in the GOP primary has plummeted — and fast. The Vice President who once polled above 60% among Republican voters is now seeing his base abandon him in real time. According to new polling by Atlas Intel, Vance’s support has dropped by a stunning 22.5 points since April, putting him at 37.3%. That’s still a lead — but no longer a commanding one.

How did this fall happen so quickly?

First came the silence from Donald Trump. Despite Trump’s infamous “Trump 2028” hat stunt that stirred up rumors of a third-term run, the former president made it clear he won’t seek another term. Many assumed that meant an automatic endorsement for his VP, JD Vance. But instead, Trump shocked the political world by declining to endorse Vance — a stunning move that even longtime pundits were baffled by. (VIDEO)

Then came Vance’s Oval Office meltdown — a tone-deaf confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that made headlines across the globe. The optics were brutal. America watched a Vice President who should have represented strength and diplomacy instead devolve into petulance and outrage. (VIDEO)

Foreign policy isn’t his only vulnerability. On a trip to Greenland — meant to support the administration’s bizarre push to annex the territory — Vance faced such hostile reception that he canceled all public appearances. Instead of a triumphant tour, he fled from protests and bad press. (VIDEO)

And all this is happening while Vance continues to be the most unpopular vice president in American history. His approval ratings are tanking, and his standing among key swing state voters is slipping fast. His once-secure frontrunner status is now anything but.

So where is that support going?

Enter Marco Rubio. Currently serving as Trump’s Secretary of State, Rubio has seen his favorability soar — now polling at 18.7%. His foreign policy credentials, party loyalty, and ability to appeal to both the MAGA base and traditional conservatives make him a formidable contender. Rubio’s steady rise suggests he could emerge as the consensus candidate if the primary continues to fracture.

Also on the rise: Donald Trump Jr., polling at 9%, and Ron DeSantis, back at 8%. The idea of a Trump Jr. candidacy is particularly explosive. He hasn’t ruled out a run — and if he jumps in, the political implications would be massive. (VIDEO)

Would Trump Sr. endorse his own son? Would the MAGA base split between Vance and Don Jr.? Could Rubio swoop in while they fight it out? It’s not just political speculation — it’s the exact kind of scenario that keeps campaign operatives up at night.

And it’s not just familiar faces vying for the 2028 nomination. This race is quickly becoming one of the most crowded and unpredictable in modern history:

• Rand Paul continues to rally libertarian conservatives who distrust big government.
• Glenn Youngkin, Governor of Virginia, is being eyed as a pragmatic choice who can win suburban moderates.
• Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur, may enter the race from the Governor’s mansion in Ohio if his current campaign is successful.

All of this leads to one clear takeaway: the Republican Party is in flux. The populist wing, once completely controlled by Donald Trump, now looks fractured. There’s no clear heir apparent. JD Vance has been unable to hold his ground. Trump Jr. may throw the whole race into chaos. And Rubio’s resurgence threatens to reframe the GOP as a more traditional conservative force.

So, where does the party go from here? Is this the beginning of a generational shift? Will MAGA’s grip loosen, or does the movement simply evolve with new leaders?

We break it all down in today’s episode. Tune in as we examine what JD Vance’s fall tells us about the future of the Republican Party, why the Trump brand still looms large over 2028, and how the primary battle may reshape the GOP for years to come.

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