US Vice President JD Vance is considering not running for president in the 2028 election following the Republican loss in the midterm elections, CNN quoted people close to the high-profile official as saying.

“I wouldn’t be surprised by any decision he makes. He’s only 42. He’s young enough that he can have a comeback should this environment make success impossible. It just may not be his time,” one of the people said.

The ongoing war with Iran remains a major obstacle to Vance’s presidential ambitions, according to the TV channel. Some of his supporters still believe it is more likely than not that he will run.