The key facts
- Trump suggested that Vance may not run in the 2028 election
- Vance himself previously said he had not yet decided whether to enter the race
- On November 3, the Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate
Trump casts doubt on Vance's participation in the presidential race
US President Donald Trump has suggested that Vice President JD Vance may not put himself forward as a candidate in the 2028 presidential election. He made the remark at the White House, where he was speaking with journalists and builders working on a new banquet hall at the residence. According to Trump, he does not know for sure whether Vance will run: 'People can run, a lot of people could put themselves forward. Maybe he won't run. I don't know who will run.' This is reported by Gazeta.Ru citing TASS and Life.ru.
What is known about Vance's own plans
The vice president himself has not yet made up his mind: on October 19 he said he had not yet decided whether to enter the presidential race, but expressed confidence that if he did run, he could count on Trump's support. Back in a June interview with CBS News, Vance said he intended to discuss his political future with his wife Usha after the congressional midterm elections. These details are reported by Life.ru.
Context: the midterm election results
Trump's comment came right after the congressional midterm elections held on November 3, in which the Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. According to Life.ru, Vance linked the Republicans' defeat in part to the war against Iran: some voters who had backed Trump in 2024 voted for the Democrats, and among the reasons for their discontent he cited the rising cost of living, inflation, and Washington's policy toward Israel. Thus, uncertainty over Vance's candidacy for 2028 persists: neither Trump nor the vice president himself has announced a decision.
