Vance Plans 2028 Presidential Run Talk With Trump Post-Midterms/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Vice President JD Vance says he will meet with President Trump after the midterms to discuss a potential 2028 presidential run. While Vance is viewed as a rising GOP star, he emphasized his current focus remains on helping Republicans win in 2026. Early polls show him as a top contender against likely Democratic rival Gavin Newsom.
JD Vance 2028 Plans: Quick Looks
- JD Vance plans to discuss 2028 run with Trump after midterms
- Emphasizes his current focus is on 2026 midterm victories
- Vance is a leading MAGA figure and potential GOP frontrunner
- Says economic policies under Trump are long-term investments
- Expresses strong loyalty to Trump’s agenda and vision
- Denies rivalry with Marco Rubio, calls him a “best friend”
- Vance dismisses entitlement to the presidency: “We’ll see”
- Sees midterms as critical to safeguarding Trump’s policies
Vance Plans 2028 Presidential Run Talk With Trump Post-Midterms
Deep Look
Vice President JD Vance indicated during a Fox News interview that he’s open to discussing a 2028 presidential bid with President Donald Trump — but only after the 2026 midterm elections. Vance, who has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the Republican Party’s MAGA wing, appeared on “Hannity” Thursday night and emphasized that his immediate focus is securing GOP wins in the upcoming midterms.
Host Sean Hannity broached the topic by noting that the 2028 campaign cycle would unofficially begin immediately after the midterms. When asked if he had thought about running for president, Vance offered a measured response.
“I would say that I thought about what that moment might look like after the midterm elections, sure,” Vance said. “But whenever I think about that, I try to put it out of my head and remind myself the American people elected me to do a job right now and my job is to do it.”
He went on to stress the importance of staying focused on the responsibilities of his current office.
“If you start getting distracted and focused on what comes next, I think it actually makes you worse at the job that you have,” he added.
Vance made it clear that his political energy is currently directed at ensuring Republican victories in the midterms, especially as the Trump administration pursues what he described as a “long-term economic revitalization effort.”
“I really want us to win the midterms because if the Democrats get in power, they’re going to try to screw up a lot of the great things the president of the United States has done over the past 10 months,” Vance said.
Referring to Trump’s policies as “trees that have been planted,” he added, “Some of which won’t even bear fruit for a few years. I don’t want the Democrats to screw that up.”
Vance concluded by reiterating that any discussion about his political future would happen with Trump directly.
“So, we’re going to win the midterms. We’re going to do everything that we can to win the midterms. And then after that, I’m going to sit down with the president of the United States and talk to him about it.”
As speculation builds about the 2028 Republican primary, Vance’s name has consistently appeared at the top of early polls. In potential matchups against likely Democratic contender California Governor Gavin Newsom, Vance is already polling competitively.
Hannity also asked about Secretary of State Marco Rubio, another GOP figure floated as a potential 2028 candidate. He pointed out that while some expect Vance and Rubio to become rivals, there’s little indication of that tension now.
Vance downplayed any competition, saying, “If Marco eventually runs for president, then we can cross that bridge when we come to it.”
He referred to Rubio as his “best friend” in the Trump administration and noted that while some ask if he sees Rubio as a rival, he doesn’t view the presidency as something guaranteed.
“First of all, if either one of us end up running, it’s a long, long ways in the future, and neither of us is entitled to it,” Vance said.
Vance’s humility and strategic alignment with Trump’s vision have only boosted his standing within the GOP. Political observers note that his loyalty to Trump, coupled with his appeal to younger conservatives, positions him as a natural heir to the MAGA movement should Trump opt not to run in 2028.
As the 2026 midterms approach, Vance remains laser-focused on helping Republicans maintain control and defending the legacy of the Trump presidency. But his comments make one thing clear — once the ballots are counted, the road to 2028 will come sharply into view.
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