Vice President JD Vance suggested he is considering a 2028 presidential bid but stopped short of a formal announcement Saturday night, saying any campaign would have to be earned rather than handed to him.
Speaking on the program "My View with Lara Trump," Vance said he did not like “thinking about” a potential run and that his priority remains his current role. "If we do a good job in 2025 and 2026, then we can talk about the politics in 2027," he said, adding that the American public is weary of officials who begin campaigning too early.
Vance, who has drawn national attention for his personal story of resilience amid family struggles and economic hardship, said he would have to work for any future nomination. "There are a lot of great people," he said. "If I do end up running, it’s not going to be given to me—either on the Republican side or on the national side. I’m just going to keep on working hard. … [This] may be the most important job I ever had, outside of being a father to those three beautiful kids. So I’m going to try to do my best job, and I think if I do that, the politics will figure itself out."
On the program, Vance also criticized prospective Democratic contenders, saying many "obviously have very bad records," and he focused much of his remarks on his partnership with President Donald Trump. He praised the president’s work ethic and said Trump often delegates responsibility and trusts his subordinates to carry out tasks.
"Sometimes, the president will call you at 12:30 or 2 a.m., and then call you at 6 a.m. about a totally different topic," Vance said. "It’s like, ‘Mr. president, did you go to sleep last night.’ … What’s made this so much fun is the president, all the time, just saying, ‘JD you go and do this,’ or ‘JD you go and talk to these leaders about this particular issue.’ That ability to delegate and trust his people has been really amazing."
Vance’s remarks come amid persistent speculation about the 2028 presidential field. He framed his comments around a timeline that would keep his focus on governing through 2025 and 2026, with any electoral decisions to be discussed in 2027. The vice president’s emphasis on performing well in office before considering a campaign reflects a message aimed at voters who have expressed frustration with officials who appear to be preoccupied with their next political move.
His comments also underscored the role he has adopted within the administration, portraying a hands-on working relationship with the president and an appetite for tackling responsibilities delegated by the White House. Vance reiterated that family remains a central part of his identity, describing his vice presidency as one of the most important roles he has held aside from being a parent.
Republican and Democratic strategists have begun positioning for a wide-open 2028 cycle, and Vance’s cautious openness to a future bid adds a prominent potential candidate to that field. He provided no timetable for a decision and made clear that any campaign would follow a period of continued work in the vice presidency rather than a preemptive run for the White House.