PoliticsVance’s closing argument at GOP convention doubles as a glimpse at 2028: Analysis
Vance received something close to an audition for 2028 at the Republican convention, but Trump still had the final word.

Vice President of the United States
Vice President of the United States (2025–)
| Born | 1984-08-02 · Middletown, Ohio |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | Ohio State University (BA) Yale University (JD) |
| Occupation | Politician, Author |
| Military service | United States Marine Corps · 2003–2007 · Corporal · 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing · Iraq War |
| Awards | Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal |
Portrait: Emily J. Higgins · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-11-13. We only display them — no calculation, weighting or editing. A single survey often reports all adults and registered voters separately, so the same pollster and dates can appear twice; where approve and disapprove add up to less than 100%, the rest were unsure or did not answer.
| Pollster | Dates | Sample | Approve | Disapprove |
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| CNN/SSRS2026-09-16 – 2026-09-17 adults · 1,206 | 2026-09-16 – 2026-09-17 | adults · 1,206 | 36% | 63% |
| Global Strategy Group2026-06-04 – 2026-06-08 registered voters · 1,000 | 2026-06-04 – 2026-06-08 | registered voters · 1,000 | 40% | 54% |
| Quinnipiac University2026-05-14 – 2026-05-18 registered voters · 1,106 | 2026-05-14 – 2026-05-18 | registered voters · 1,106 | 39% | 54% |
| Ipsos2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28 adults · 2,560 | 2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28 | adults · 2,560 | 35% | 48% |
| Ipsos2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28 registered voters · 2,059 | 2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28 | registered voters · 2,059 | 39% | 49% |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

An AP file-photo caption says Vance believed Republican voters who supported Trump in 2024 had turned against the party over the Iran war.
TTRT World

President Trump said on November 4 that the Iran war raised oil prices and contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. The report also says Michigan Democratic candidate Saeed won and will become the first Muslim U.S. senator; a Beijing designer is watching the results, while a Taiwan political scholar expects no major shift in U.S.-Taiwan relations despite changes in Congress.
VVOA Chinese

Vice President JD Vance said voter frustration with the Iran war and the US relationship with Israel led Republicans to lose the midterm elections. He distanced himself from some of President Donald Trump’s policies ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid.
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Bloomberg News

Crude oil prices plunged Wednesday after Vice President JD Vance attributed Republicans’ steep midterm losses to the Iran war.
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CNBC

Vice President JD Vance discusses President Donald Trump’s relationship and dealings with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”
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Fox News

Vice President JD Vance answered Texas voters’ questions about the upcoming midterm elections and why they should vote Republican. He said mass migration would destroy American solidarity.
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Fox News

Vance said Trump would accomplish America’s objectives, after which the administration would focus on other matters.
TTRT World

On Jesse Watters Primetime, Vance warned of possible outcomes under Democratic control of both chambers and delivered a closing appeal to voters before Election Day.
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Fox News

Vance defended Ramaswamy’s advertisement featuring Acton’s estranged mother, praising him for having the audacity to run the controversial spot.
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ABC News

Vice President JD Vance held a press conference for a fraud task force in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Oct. 21, 2026.
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Vance received something close to an audition for 2028 at the Republican convention, but Trump still had the final word.

Vice President JD Vance is set to take part in a ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial site in New York City.

As the United States marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Vice President JD Vance takes center stage in Dallas. The program also examines a television anchor, a mysterious heir and the succession drama gripping Uganda’s Tooro kingdom.

Vice President JD Vance used his young family, especially his newborn son, as an example of and lens into the future for America he envisions, as a potential 2028 presidential contender.

Vice President JD Vance commemorated the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death in a speech at the Republican midterm convention. Vance recalled that Kirk attended his speech during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Vice President JD Vance paid tribute to Charlie Kirk during a speech at the Republican midterm convention marking the first anniversary of Kirk’s death. Vance recalled that Kirk attended his address at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Vance reportedly tracked the conflict’s daily developments, including military operations and Iran’s internal political dynamics, while gathering military commanders’ bleak assessments that conflicted with the official narrative.
Attendees at a closed-door Republican event in Dallas chanted “48” during Vice President JD Vance’s speech, Politico reported, portraying him as the next US president. If nominated and elected in 2028, Vance would become the 48th president.
JD Vance is seeking to establish himself as Donald Trump’s political heir at a high-profile Republican gala. Trump traveled to Dallas seeking a rebound for Republican fortunes, and Vance’s future may depend on whether that effort succeeds.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed calls President Donald Trump the “Daddy” of his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, whom he criticizes for following Trump’s wishes. El-Sayed also discusses health care and the cost of living.
