Republican Rep. Randy Fine, a Jewish congressman, posted a tweet with the slogan "ABJD2028" — standing for "Anyone But JD 2028" — a pointed message against JD Vance as a presidential candidate. The tweet reflects internal Republican positioning ahead of the 2028 election cycle.
Republican Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL), a Jewish member of Congress, tweeted the abbreviation "ABJD2028" on Saturday afternoon, explaining that it stands for "Anyone But JD 2028" — a clear rejection of Senator JD Vance as a potential Republican presidential nominee in 2028. The tweet is an early signal of intra-party positioning ahead of the next election cycle, with Vance emerging as a leading figure among Trump-aligned conservatives but also drawing opposition from some establishment and Jewish GOP figures. Fine did not elaborate on his objections to Vance. The post was flagged by the Middle East-focused the source Abu Ali Express, which noted the Jewish congressman's statement.
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