14.04.2026 19:42
While the Iran negotiations in Islamabad, where U.S. Vice President JD Vance recently participated, ended inconclusively, his support for Viktor Orban in Hungary, who lost the election, drew attention. Following these consecutive developments, public commentary began to label Vance as 'jinxed'.
The recent critical engagements and political developments involving U.S. Vice President JD Vance have sparked debate. The outcomes following the negotiations and visits Vance participated in have drawn public attention.
ISLAMABAD VISIT YIELDED NO RESULTS
Vance's contacts in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, as part of negotiations with Iran, yielded no results contrary to expectations. The failure of the talks increased criticism of Vance's foreign policy performance.
EXPECTED RESULTS DID NOT COME IN HUNGARY EITHER
Vance visited Budapest to support Viktor Orban before the elections in Hungary. However, Orban's significant defeat in the election results led to this visit also being interpreted as a failure.
COMMENTS OF "UNLUCKY" WERE MADE
Following the consecutive developments, comments of "unlucky" began to be made about Vance. It was noted that Vance, who plays a role in Trump's critical moves in foreign policy, returned to Washington without achieving the expected results from these processes.
"IF HE SUCCEEDS, IT WILL OPEN THE PATH TO THE PRESIDENCY"
An analysis in The Financial Times stated that Vance faced an important test regarding the Iran issue. Curt Mills, editor-in-chief of The American Conservative magazine, said, "Iran could indeed be a poisoned chalice for Vance. But if he can solve this problem, it will provide a great advantage on the path to the presidency."
APPROVAL RATES DECLINED
On the other hand, public opinion polls also revealed a negative picture regarding Vance's political performance. According to RealClearPolitics data, only 41% of Americans evaluate Vance positively, while approximately 50% expressed a negative opinion.
DETAIL THAT INCREASED THE CONTROVERSY
The fact that Vance was the last person to meet with Pope Francis one day before his death also emerged as another detail strengthening the claims of "unluckiness."