Who Inherits the Trump Legacy in the Post-Trump Republican Party?

The emerging 2028 Republican field is defined less by ideological experimentation than by a shared constraint: how closely each contender can tether themselves to Trumpism without inheriting its liabilities wholesale. Vance currently appears best positioned to manage that balance, pairing institutional backing and ideological continuity with generational change, even if questions about his electoral dexterity remain unresolved.

Columns, Opinion, Editor's PicksAbram GregoryMarch 22, 2026GOP 2028, 2028 election, Trump 2028, JD Vance, Vance 2028, RubioComment

Legal Review: Is Judicial Review Obsolete? Examining JD Vance’s Vision of Executive Power

Upon taking office, President Donald Trump began implementing his agenda through an unprecedented use of executive power. However, many of his actions have faced legal roadblocks, being restrained or enjoined by the Courts. In response, Vice President JD Vance suggested that “judges cannot control the Executive’s legitimate power.” To what extent is this statement true under existing constitutional principles and case law?

Columns, OpinionAndy GongMarch 17, 2025JD Vance, Legal Review, OpinionComment