It’s not about ‘creating a scandal’, it’s about recognizing that a president’s words shape how people see the office. If Trump truly valued Vance as a running mate, he wouldn’t publicly hedge on his future. Saying ‘it’s too early’ signals that he sees the VP as replaceable, not as a trusted leader. That weakens Vance’s standing before he’s even started.
If Biden's mumbling didn't do it, Trump's hyperbolic rhetoric isn't going to. Vance is just fine with it, I'm sure. You can be upset for Vance if you'd like.
This isn’t about Vance’s personal feelings, it’s about how the VP role is framed for the public. If Trump treats his VP as disposable, others will too. That weakens not just Vance, but the office itself. And while Biden’s speaking issues may be a separate concern, they don’t change how Trump is handling his own running mate.
Trump is a master of the game of letting everyone hope that they can get his endorsement down the road if they are helpful to him. So why depress someone like Rubio who clearly joined the administration to up his resume for 2028 by telling him that Vance is the chosen one. People outside the government too, such as Glenn Younkin. These are big Trump supporters who have done a lot for Trump. Why let the air out of his tires by announcing that Vance is the chosen one so soon in the game? I mean, Trump is not going to support Youngkin over a more maga type, but there is a certain professional courtesy that you don't mess up the game of someone supporting you bigtime until you have to. Otherwise they start feeling the need to "distinquish themselves from the other candidate" early on.
The lads focus on the tactical game, who gains leverage, who stays in favor, without considering the long-term institutional weight of high offices. The presidency and vice presidency aren’t just personal brands to be managed, they derive much of their authority from the perception of stability, continuity, and hierarchy. By treating the VP slot as just another bargaining chip, Trump is undermining its legitimacy. If the office is seen as interchangeable or transactional, it loses much of its ability to command respect. This isn’t just about Vance, it’s about preserving the aura of senior leadership roles, which ultimately benefits the system as a whole.
Again, it's not about Vance. Don't worry, it's an idea that's too big for you to grasp but hey, you had to try.
No, it's about you trying to create a narrative. Most of the time you're just spouting complete nonsense (which is why you're largely ignored around here). Occasionally you manage to find some coherency in the dark with two hands and a flashlight, but it's not often.