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Trump has told JD Vance to move his focus away from the Iran war and toward what the headline calls “corruption and crime” in the United States.

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% |
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An attack ad released by Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has drawn backlash from both parties. Trump and Vance defended the controversial ad, while Obama campaigned with Amy Acton.
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An advertisement released by Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has prompted bipartisan backlash. Trump and Vance defended the ad, while Obama campaigned alongside Amy Acton.
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U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21 to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. After Putin announced that Russia had freed U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, Witkoff called him a “humanitarian,” prompting criticism from lawmakers in both parties. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance defended the envoy.
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US Vice President JD Vance defended a provocative ad by Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against Democratic rival Amy Acton in Ohio’s governor’s race, telling Republicans to stop complaining and win. The ad features Acton’s estranged mother disputing her account of childhood abuse and urging voters not to support her.
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US Vice President JD Vance defended an attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton, telling Republicans to stop complaining and win the race. The ad features Acton’s estranged mother disputing her account of a childhood that included homelessness and sexual abuse.
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US Vice President JD Vance said Ukraine’s access to the Starshield military-grade satellite system depends on the US government’s position, not Elon Musk. Vance said Musk did not want to enter the war between two states without US direction and added that renewed negotiations were being pursued.
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US Vice President JD Vance said Steve Witkoff had re-engaged in the process after speaking with Russian and Ukrainian leaders over the past few days, and felt optimistic following talks with Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky.
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Some leading Ohio Republicans began distancing themselves from a controversial ad by gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy, while Vice President JD Vance warned the party against breaking ranks. The ad features the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton calling her a liar and urging voters not to support her. Acton says she has not seen her mother since she was ab…
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US Vice-President JD Vance urged Republicans to stop criticizing an attack ad by Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. It features the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton calling her a liar, but omits that the mother’s husband was arrested and charged over an alleged rape of Acton in her childhood. The ad has drawn bipartisan condemnation.
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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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Trump has told JD Vance to move his focus away from the Iran war and toward what the headline calls “corruption and crime” in the United States.

Donald Trump again changed course in his approach to the war with Iran, saying on social media that the US does not need a deal with Tehran and ordering Vice President JD Vance to turn his attention elsewhere.
Donald Trump said the US is no longer seeking a deal to end the war with Iran and told JD Vance to turn his attention to domestic politics. Trump claimed the US had Iran’s money and the Strait of Hormuz. The move effectively normalises the stalemate and sidelines Vance from his vice-presidency’s main foreign-policy challenge.

Trump said the US does not need an agreement with Iran and directed Vice President JD Vance to concentrate on domestic issues instead of negotiations with Tehran.
Trump said Thursday he wanted Vice President JD Vance to devote his “complete and total attention” to crime and corruption in Democratic-run US cities, arguing that this could save more money than a deal with Iran.
The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump recently told advisers he did not object to Vice President JD Vance’s efforts to restart direct talks with Tehran over resolving the conflict. Vance sent Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei a letter in October proposing a meeting. No meeting has been agreed, though discussions continue through intermediaries. Iran’s foreign minister previously said no meeting was planned and reports of one were baseless.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance spoke at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Wednesday for Veterans Day. Vance praised the gathered soldiers and veterans, while Trump lauded members of the U.S. armed forces and addressed the ongoing war with Iran.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US economic campaign against Iran was effective enough to make large-scale military operations unnecessary, and urged G7 allies to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said further strikes were unlikely, while Vice President JD Vance favours a deal. US-Iran negotiations have largely stalled for months as Washington maintains sanctions and a blockade of Iranian ports.

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After the midterm rout, Trump and Vance confront the Iran war. Trump is not making it easier for the potential 2028 presidential contender to distance himself from it.