Lincoln Project argues JD Vance is Donald Trump’s Brutus, would push him from presidency

Lincoln Project Brutus Trump Vance
'Republicans want someone younger, smarter, more stable.'

If Donald Trump is elected President again, don’t expect him to finish his term, according to the Lincoln Project.

If Trump is Julius Caesar, it’s likely his running mate could be Brutus, an insider who exploits proximity to the supreme leader to perform the supreme betrayal.

That’s the latest provocative argument from the Lincoln Project, which posits in a new ad that vice presidential nominee JD Vance could replace the man from Mar-a-Lago if the GOP ticket prevails in November.

The 25th Amendment, per the political operatives, would be the mechanism to dump Trump, allowing Republicans to push through the controversial Project 2025 plan the GOP nominee disavows. Under this mechanism, the Vice President and the majority of Cabinet members would have to affirm Trump’s incapacity to serve.

“After the debate, Silicon bros, Republican power brokers, and the 60-year-old virgins at the Heritage Foundation see JD as a better salesman for their sick agenda,” said Lincoln Project Chief of Staff Ryan Wiggins. “Trump can’t stand to share the spotlight and he’s currently playing second fiddle to his pitifully weird VP pick’s guyliner.”

In making this argument, it’s arguable that the lapsed Republicans who comprise the Lincoln Project are tacitly admitting that the Ohio Senator scored a debate win this week over his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

The 90-second ad includes familiar devices from the group, including breathy female narration talking directly to Trump.

“You’re in trouble in the courts, in the streets, and your own party,” the voiceover artist asserts.

The ad says billionaires “forced” Vance on Trump, belying reports that Donald Trump Jr. and Tucker Carlson were actually more enthusiastic about the “Hillbilly Elegy” author and worked to ensure that the establishmentarian U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio wasn’t the pick.

“If you win, JD will come for you,” the script continues. “Republicans want someone younger, smarter, more stable.”

See the ad below.

A.G. Gancarski

A.G. Gancarski has been the Northeast Florida correspondent for Florida Politics since 2014. His work also can be seen in the Washington Post, the New York Post, the Washington Times, and National Review, among other publications. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter: @AGGancarski


29 comments

  • Michael K

    October 4, 2024 at 9:39 am

    This is not far-fetched. Clearly, Vance is only in it for himself and is eyeing 2028. Besides Lindsey Graham, I’ve never seen a politician change their stripes as quickly as Vance. And he will do it again. And again, to suit his ambition – and at the behest of his masters.

    • Bobblehead Kammy

      October 4, 2024 at 9:51 am

      Zombie takes the bait. Vance smoked your guy the other night and even took down the activist moderators.

      • JD

        October 4, 2024 at 11:34 am

        Just like trust, it was lost in 10 seconds with one question. And it was lost big time.

      • yew oweme

        October 4, 2024 at 11:51 am

        DICKHEAD PEACHY,, yeah, when vance refused to answer the big question, he showed everyone exactly who he REALLY is. i guess you also believe there was election interference in 2020 and trump really won. yeah right dude. vance is a punk, just like you.

        • Frankie M.

          October 5, 2024 at 3:20 pm

          The same guy who once called Trump Hitler is now his running mate. If he was wrong about that what else is he wrong about?

      • Jana Murdock

        October 5, 2024 at 7:28 pm

        LOL, I love people who see and hear only what they want to believe to be true. Kellyanne Conway has a club for you to join.

  • yew oweme

    October 4, 2024 at 10:45 am

    MAGA MARK, if you can’t see that vance is the snake and trump is the old lady that let him in knowing he was a poisonous snake, then you are blind.

    • Bobblehead Kammy

      October 4, 2024 at 11:59 am

      Looks like Rick has changed his name. Still drunk on zombie juice though.

      • Rick and Zed's gay man sex emporium

        October 4, 2024 at 12:08 pm

        Rick is a dum fuk juice drinker.

        • yew oweme

          October 4, 2024 at 12:20 pm

          MAGA MARK, i expect that kind of comment from you. you are consistent in you discontent.

      • yew oweme

        October 4, 2024 at 12:31 pm

        MAGA MARK , that’s not my name, it’s telling guys like you that you owe me for pointing out your misunderstandings.

  • PeterH

    October 4, 2024 at 10:48 am

    Lincoln Project loves to get under Trump’s thin skin. Unless the justice department has a Harris “October surprise” email scandal to reveal…….Trump and Vance are both predicted to lose. Trump will spend his final days on planet earth fighting in court and Vance will certainly become a small note in political history…… a slightly smoother operator than Sarah Palin. Republicans should try to find a 2032 candidate with humility and a human heart.

    • Bob

      October 5, 2024 at 3:10 pm

      “Republicans should try to find a 2032 candidate with humility and a human heart.”

      A mind would be kinda nice too, I mean, just for a change.

  • Michael K

    October 4, 2024 at 10:59 am

    A lie is a lie, is a lie – no matter if told by a slick snake-oil salesman (like Vance), or a bumbling racist buffoon.

    But this much is certain: The only reason that JD Vance is a US Senator is that Peter Thiel groomed him and invested tens of millions of dollars to seat him. Vance changes his name and position more than most people change their shampoo. To wit, now that Republicans see abortion as one of the defining issues of this campaign, they are suddenly throwing their evangelicals under the bus to “soften” their position. But believe them the first time, as they will say anything to anyone to get a vote.

    Vance has already shown his ability to turn on a dime if it improves his prospects. In this way, he is just like Trump: No scruples, no principles, no core. Just me first.

    • Billy Nash

      October 4, 2024 at 11:22 am

      You nailed it. The Heritage Foundation and its authors are determined to destroy our nation. They are using Orban’s playbook. We should all be very afraid if tRump wins this election. It won’t be life as normal. Even if you don’t agree with some of the things Harris/Walz are proposing, we would not lose our democracy and keep our right to vote. Vote blue and let the healing begin.

    • Rick and Zed's gay man sex emporium

      October 4, 2024 at 12:11 pm

      Your harris promotion technique sucks more than she does.

  • My Take

    October 4, 2024 at 11:54 am

    I have suspected a similar ìnheriting of the presidency by weird Vance.
    I more suspected necessity than plot, as Trump mentally declines too far or finally goes off the edge.

    Ot

  • My Take

    October 4, 2024 at 12:01 pm

    Watching–enjoyìng–Trump’s, and MAGA’s, reactions to being backsabbed would almost make it worthwhile.

  • MHDuuuval

    October 4, 2024 at 12:07 pm

    Who really believes DJT could make it through four years if he is reelected? Vance is the MAGA chosen BY TRUMP to succeed HIM.

    • Bobblehead Kammy

      October 4, 2024 at 3:49 pm

      You voted for Slo Joe the first time around now didn’t you? He was heading south four years ago that’s why the zombie force hid him in the basement. You would have cast your ballot for him again this time as well, bumbling, mumbling, fumbling and all

      • MHDuuuval

        October 4, 2024 at 5:28 pm

        Today “bumbling, mumbling, fumbling” describes DJT.

        What are the odds that Trump doesn’t lose his mind before 2028?

        At 78 years, 3 months and 19 days of age, Donald Trump is the oldest major-party presidential nominee in history.

  • "E"

    October 4, 2024 at 12:33 pm

    Good Afternoon America,
    More fiction from “The Stinkin Project”.
    Lap it up “DOOK 4 BRAINS LEFTYS”
    “E”

  • yew oweme

    October 4, 2024 at 12:48 pm

    EARL SHITTS , any time you are critical of someone or something, we all know it’s a good thing or person. thanks for being our moral compass in reverse. earl, your schtick is moldy.

    • "E"

      October 4, 2024 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks Bro

      • yew oweme

        October 4, 2024 at 9:05 pm

        EARL, even a turd has value if you are a turd eater. your schtick is turdy, orange turdy. earl don’t thank me, i have zero respect for you, and you do not ever want to meet me. i suffer no fools.

        • Bobblehead Kammy

          October 4, 2024 at 9:56 pm

          What? You gonna try to trip him over with your walker? You are acting more and more like Joe Biden. The two of you belong in senior care.

          • MHDuuuval

            October 4, 2024 at 11:23 pm

            You couldn’t castigate Biden enough for his aging maundering. Biden stepping down.

            Now DJT is doing something similar, but more offensive in image and language. Dark, as he would say.

            JD is giving his best performance ever because he knows he’ll get the call, sooner than later — if DJT were to win..

  • My Take

    October 7, 2024 at 12:40 pm

    Vote for Trump and you’ll get Vance.
    Vile to weird.

  • My Take

    October 7, 2024 at 2:10 pm

    Imagine Trump’s reaction to being removed !!

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