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JD Vance

JD Vance

Vice President of the United States

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Vice President of the United States (2025–)

Born1984-08-02 · Middletown, Ohio
PartyRepublican
Offices
  • Vice President of the United States2025-01-20–presentPreceded by: Kamala Harris
  • Finance Chair of the Republican National Committee2025-03-18–presentPreceded by: Duke Buchan
  • United States Senator from Ohio2023-01-03–2025-01-10Preceded by: Rob Portman · Succeeded by: Jon Husted
EducationOhio State University (BA)
Yale University (JD)
OccupationPolitician, Author
Military serviceUnited States Marine Corps · 2003–2007 · Corporal · 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing · Iraq War
AwardsNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal

Wikipedia

Portrait: Emily J. Higgins · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Approval

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.

PollsterDatesSampleApproveDisapprove
CNN/SSRS2026-09-16 – 2026-09-17
adults · 1,206
2026-09-16 – 2026-09-17adults · 1,20636%63%
Global Strategy Group2026-06-04 – 2026-06-08
registered voters · 1,000
2026-06-04 – 2026-06-08registered voters · 1,00040%54%
Quinnipiac University2026-05-14 – 2026-05-18
registered voters · 1,106
2026-05-14 – 2026-05-18registered voters · 1,10639%54%
Ipsos2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28
adults · 2,560
2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28adults · 2,56035%48%
Ipsos2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28
registered voters · 2,059
2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28registered voters · 2,05939%49%

Statements

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  • JD Vance
    Trump, Vance defend controversial Ramaswamy attack ad; Obama campaigns with Amy Acton

    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.

    Primaries and candidates

    CCBS News 2026-10-24 18:36

  • JD Vance
    Trump, Vance defend controversial Ramaswamy attack ad; Obama campaigns with Amy Acton

    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.

    Primaries and candidates

    CCBS News 2026-10-24 14:18

  • JD Vance
    U.S. lawmakers outraged after Witkoff calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’; Trump and Vance defend envoy

    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.

    MMeduza 2026-10-22 19:58

  • JD Vance
    Vance tells Republicans to ‘stop whining’ after Ramaswamy’s Ohio attack ad

    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.

    Primaries and candidates

    FFrance 24 2026-10-22 19:05

  • JD Vance
    Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' over Ramaswamy attack ad in Ohio governor's race

    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.

    Primaries and candidates

    FFrance 24 English 2026-10-22 19:05

  • JD Vance
    Vance: Ukraine’s Starshield access depends on US government, not Musk

    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.

    TTASS 2026-10-22 15:20

  • JD Vance
    Witkoff optimistic after talks with Putin and Zelensky, Vance says

    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.

    TTASS 2026-10-22 14:06

  • JD Vance
    Vance says ‘stop whining’ about ad as Amy Acton speaks

    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…

    CCNN 2026-10-21 23:29

  • JD Vance
    Vance tells Republicans to stop complaining about controversial Ohio attack ad

    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.

    BBBC News 2026-10-21 22:59

  • JD Vance
    Vance praises Ramaswamy for daring to run controversial Acton ad

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

    AABC News 2026-10-21 22:05

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WorldTrump tells Vance to shift focus away from Iran: ‘We don’t need a deal’

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.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-13 00:02

Trump tells Vance to shift focus away from Iran: ‘We don’t need a deal’
Trump tells Vance to shift focus away from Iran: ‘We don’t need a deal’

WorldTrump says no Iran deal is needed and redirects Vance to domestic issues

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.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-12 19:01

Trump says no Iran deal is needed and redirects Vance to domestic issues
Trump says no Iran deal is needed and redirects Vance to domestic issues

PoliticsTrump says US does not need Iran deal, tells Vance to focus at home

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.

Donald TrumpJD VanceIranUS-Iran talks

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:00

Trump says US does not need Iran deal, tells Vance to focus at home
Trump says US does not need Iran deal, tells Vance to focus at home

PoliticsTrump says Vance should focus on domestic corruption, ‘we don’t need a deal with Iran’

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.

Donald TrumpJD VanceUS politicsIran deal

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 13:45

Trump says Vance should focus on domestic corruption, ‘we don’t need a deal with Iran’
Trump says Vance should focus on domestic corruption, ‘we don’t need a deal with Iran’

WorldTrump does not oppose Vance’s efforts to resume talks 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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-12 01:45

Trump does not oppose Vance’s efforts to resume talks with Iran

PoliticsTrump and Vance deliver Veterans Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery

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.

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GGlobal NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 20:37

Trump and Vance deliver Veterans Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery
Trump and Vance deliver Veterans Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery

WorldRubio backs blockade, Vance wants a deal: Is Trump’s team split on Iran war?

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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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 14:10

Rubio backs blockade, Vance wants a deal: Is Trump’s team split on Iran war?
Rubio backs blockade, Vance wants a deal: Is Trump’s team split on Iran war?

WorldHow a Vitol trader’s ties to JD Vance helped secure a prized Venezuela oil contract

A week before the United States invaded Venezuela in January and captured its authoritarian leader, Vice President JD Vance flew on Air Force Two to Montana’s exclusive Yellowstone Club. The story examines how a Vitol trader’s connections to Vance helped secure a prized Venezuelan oil contract.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 11:40

How a Vitol trader’s ties to JD Vance helped secure a prized Venezuela oil contract
How a Vitol trader’s ties to JD Vance helped secure a prized Venezuela oil contract

PoliticsTrump and Vance face the Iran war after midterm defeat

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.

Donald TrumpJD VanceIran warmidterm elections

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 01:00

Trump and Vance face the Iran war after midterm defeat
Trump and Vance face the Iran war after midterm defeat
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