# US VP Vance Warned Trump Threatened to Make Him Press Secretary

US Vice President JD Vance reported that Donald Trump threatened to make him White House press secretary if he performed too well.

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US Vice President JD Vance told journalists that President Donald Trump threatened to make him the White House press secretary if he performed too well during a press briefing. [^1]

Vice President JD Vance stated on September 03, 2026, that he would not call the ongoing conflict with Iran a war. [^2]

Karoline Leavitt unexpectedly left her role as White House Press Secretary to spend more time with her family. [^3]

The conflict has claimed the lives of 18 U.S. service members and injured at least 750 others since President Donald Trump announced the start of hostilities. [^4]

The conflict has cost between $71 billion and $118 billion according to the article's reporting. [^5]

Vance stated that major combat operations lasted for about six weeks before the destruction of nuclear facilities and the defense industrial base. [^6]

Vice President JD Vance asserted that major military operations in the conflict lasted approximately six weeks, beginning on February 28, 2026. [^7]

Vice President JD Vance claimed that there is currently no exchange of fire between the United States and Iran, despite recent mutual attacks in the Persian Gulf. [^8]

Vice President JD Vance stated that the United States successfully destroyed Iranian nuclear facilities during the conflict. [^9]

The US administration is considering assigning communication duties with journalists to cabinet members, a practice already used when Leavitt was on maternity leave. [^10]

The conflict between the United States and Iran, initiated by the US and Israel, has lasted six months without achieving the objective of overthrowing the regime of the ayatollahs. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. US Vice President JD Vance told journalists that President Donald Trump threatened to make him the White House press secretary if he performed too well during a press briefing. (Lenta.ru, News)
2. Vice President JD Vance stated on September 03, 2026, that he would not call the ongoing conflict with Iran a war. (The Independent, News)
3. Karoline Leavitt unexpectedly left her role as White House Press Secretary to spend more time with her family. (Lenta.ru, News)
4. The conflict has claimed the lives of 18 U.S. service members and injured at least 750 others since President Donald Trump announced the start of hostilities. (The Independent, News)
5. The conflict has cost between $71 billion and $118 billion according to the article's reporting. (The Independent, News)
6. Vance stated that major combat operations lasted for about six weeks before the destruction of nuclear facilities and the defense industrial base. (The Independent, News)
7. Vice President JD Vance asserted that major military operations in the conflict lasted approximately six weeks, beginning on February 28, 2026. (elcomercio.pe, News)
8. Vice President JD Vance claimed that there is currently no exchange of fire between the United States and Iran, despite recent mutual attacks in the Persian Gulf. (elcomercio.pe, News)
9. Vice President JD Vance stated that the United States successfully destroyed Iranian nuclear facilities during the conflict. (elcomercio.pe, News)
10. The US administration is considering assigning communication duties with journalists to cabinet members, a practice already used when Leavitt was on maternity leave. (Lenta.ru, News)
11. The conflict between the United States and Iran, initiated by the US and Israel, has lasted six months without achieving the objective of overthrowing the regime of the ayatollahs. (El Informador, News)

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