The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Vice President JD Vance is showing signs of a 2028 presidential campaign, partly by criticizing the publication for a 1984 editorial. Columnist Barton Swaim said Vance's approach is reminiscent of Barack Obama's. Allysia Finley, a columnist for the Journal, writes that while Democrats may not frequently discuss "modern monetary theory," their spending policies continue to reflect its principles. The Journal's editorial board noted that CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently visited Moscow to warn Russian President Vladimir Putin against attacking a NATO country. The board analyzed the potential calculations from the Kremlin regarding such a challenge. Matt Continetti, writing in the Journal's Free Expression newsletter, said President Donald J Trump supports data centers despite opposition from both populist left and right factions. Continetti explained that Trump's support stems from their importance in competing with China, their role in employing blue-collar workers, generating tax revenue, aiding innovation, and boosting America's interest in artificial intelligence. The Journal also reported that Marc Myers wrote about the life and career of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80. Separately, the Journal's editorial board said President Trump is intensifying economic pressure on Iran, deploying Scott Bessent to lead the effort amid signs the sanctions are proving effective. The board also recalled its past criticism of Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which it previously labeled the "dumbest trade war in history," noting that Trump has revived similar tariff policies.
