In recent weeks, the White House has been engulfed in a wave of controversy, much of it centered not on external threats or political opponents, but rather on what appears to be an intensifying internal power struggle. Just under 100 days into Donald Trump’s second term, his administration is already facing questions about its cohesion, direction, and the possibility of a fracture from within — with Vice President JD Vance emerging as a surprisingly pivotal figure in this unfolding political drama.

A series of leaked messages from a private Signal chat group has added fuel to the fire. These messages — some allegedly directed to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg — exposed subtle but sharp criticisms of the president’s decisions. The most notable came from none other than JD Vance, who reportedly expressed concerns about Trump’s contradictory foreign policy stance, specifically regarding military action in the Red Sea region. Vance’s comments weren’t inflammatory, but they were enough to spark speculation about his true loyalty — and whether he might be positioning himself for a larger role.

Political analyst Adam Boulton has weighed in on this development, suggesting that Trump’s greatest threat may not be Democrats or the media, but his own Vice President. In his column for The i, Boulton highlighted Trump’s unpredictable behavior — from rebranding geographic landmarks to levying tariffs against close allies, and even halting foreign aid — as actions that could eventually alienate members of his own party. If Trump becomes too volatile, some Republicans may look to Vance, a younger, more composed figure with fewer personal scandals, as a viable alternative.