JD Vance Says Donald Trump Would Be Supportive of Any 2028 Decision [WATCH]

Vice President JD Vance says he has not yet determined whether he will pursue the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, but he believes President Donald Trump will support whatever path he ultimately chooses, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Vance discussed ongoing speculation about his political future and said he and Second Lady Usha Vance plan to evaluate their next steps after the 2026 midterm elections.

“I have no doubt that the president of the United States is going to be very supportive of anything that I ultimately decide to do,” Vance said.

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“But we really just haven’t talked about what that thing will be.”

The vice president emphasized that his current attention remains focused on serving in the administration rather than preparing for another campaign.

“Usha and I will absolutely sit down and talk about what comes next for our family,” he said.

“The way I make decisions is, I try not to make them until I absolutely must.”

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Vance’s comments come as political observers continue to speculate about potential Republican candidates for the 2028 presidential election.

While he remains one of the most prominent figures in the party, Vance indicated that any decision regarding a future campaign remains well down the road.

According to Vance, President Trump frequently raises the topic of future political developments, though those conversations are generally broad discussions rather than detailed planning sessions.

“I never bring it up. But sure, the president brings it up a lot, sometimes publicly, sometimes privately,” Vance said.

“You know, the president’s a political animal. He loves this stuff. He’s very fascinated by it.”

When asked whether Trump is actively encouraging him to seek the presidency, Vance described their discussions as informal conversations focused on the future of the Republican Party and the administration’s long-term success.

“It’s not positive or negative. It’s just … he kind of talks about it, like, ‘What’s gonna happen,’ you know?”

“How do we make sure that we’re successful? What does that mean for the future?’ It’s more of a conversation like that.”

Vance said those discussions occur periodically but do not involve specific campaign planning.

“So, we talk about it, but not in any great detail,” he added. “Because, again, I think both of us are focused on the here-and-now.”

The vice president also stressed that he does not want discussions about future political opportunities to distract from his current responsibilities in the White House.

Since taking office alongside President Trump, Vance has repeatedly stated that his priority is carrying out the duties of the vice presidency rather than focusing on future elections.

During the interview, he reiterated that approach and said keeping his attention on his present role is important to effectively serving the administration.

“I really don’t ever want my thought about a future job, whether it’s president or anything else, to make me a worse vice president,” he said.

“And the way to do that is to keep my attention on the job I have right now.”

Vice President JD Vance talks with “Sunday Morning” national correspondent @costareports about family, his conversion to Catholicism and his new book, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith.” He also defends the Trump administration’s war with Iran. https://t.co/wiK4EYFVbl pic.twitter.com/F0h7W0Q0he

— CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 (@CBSSunday) June 14, 2026

For now, Vance said any decisions about a possible presidential run remain in the future, with discussions about his political plans expected to take place after the 2026 midterm elections and in consultation with his family.

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