About this episode

The episode discusses JD Vance's recent political assignments and their implications for his future and the MAGA movement.

Last week, US Vice President JD Vance was dispatched abroad for a pair of high-profile assignments. But after stumping for Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian prime minister suffered a huge election loss and marathon talks Vance led to end the war with Iran wrapped up without a deal. So what does this say about the political power of the MAGA movement’s heir apparent? And how does someone shaped by Catholicism feel about President Donald Trump’s beef with the Pope? For more: How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future --- Guest: Alayna Treene, CNN White House Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: David Rind

Guest: Alayna Treene

Topics covered

• politics
• MAGA movement
• international relations
• elections
• peace talks
• Catholicism

Keywords

• JD Vance
• Viktor Orbán
• Donald Trump
• Iran
• elections
• MAGA
• Catholicism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN, CNN Podcasts, Catholicism

Places: Iran, Hungary

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