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“All of Us, Whether You’re a Democrat or a Republican, Should Pray for Success and Pray for the Safety of Our Troops” — JD Vance Insists

  • Rob Glenn
  • March 17, 2026
“All of Us, Whether You’re a Democrat or a Republican, Should Pray for Success and Pray for the Safety of Our Troops” — JD Vance Insists


Vice President JD Vance affirmed his full support for the ongoing military action against Iran during a joint appearance with President Donald Trump on March 16, 2026, emphasizing national unity behind the effort to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

When asked by a reporter whether he was completely on board with the current war in Iran—given his past skepticism toward foreign adventurism—Vance directly addressed the question and rejected any suggestion of division within the administration. “I think that I know what you’re trying to do, Phil. You’re trying to drive a wedge between members of the administration, between me and the president,” he said. “What the president said consistently going back to 2015, and I agreed with him, is that Iran should not have a nuclear weapon. We have taken this military action under the president’s leadership. I think all of us, whether you’re a Democrat or Republican, should pray for a success and pray for the safety of our troops. That’s the approach that I’ve taken. Make it as successful as possible.”

Vance’s statement underscores his alignment with the administration’s position on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-led campaign launched to dismantle Iran’s security apparatus, ballistic missile capabilities, and nuclear ambitions. The operation has involved extensive airstrikes using assets such as B-2 stealth bombers, F-35 fighter jets, and other advanced aircraft, targeting command centers, IRGC headquarters, air defense systems, and weapons production sites.

This marks a continuation of Vance’s public calls for prayer amid the conflict, similar to his earlier remarks in North Carolina where he urged Americans to remember service members risking their lives. As casualties have mounted—including the recent loss of six crew members in a KC-135 refueling aircraft crash tied to supporting missions—the vice president has consistently framed the effort as a necessary stand against a regime that poses an existential threat through its pursuit of nuclear capabilities.

The comments come as Operation Epic Fury has reportedly inflicted severe damage on Iranian forces, with thousands of combat flights conducted and significant degradation of naval and air assets, highlighting the administration’s commitment to decisive action to secure regional and global stability.