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.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended special envoy Steve Witkoff for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” after Putin released American Stephen Hubbard, convicted in Russia of serving as a mercenary. Vance said Witkoff was doing his job as a diplomat and that Americans should celebrate Hubbard’s return rather than criticize the words used to secure it.
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Vice President JD Vance said he is concentrating on supporting Republican candidates in the midterm races rather than worrying about the ad. The team of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made the controversial spot, which features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton.
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The Associated Press
Vice President JD Vance told Republicans to stop complaining about a controversial ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton.
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NBC News
Vice President JD Vance held a press conference for a fraud task force in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Oct. 21, 2026.
TThe White House
Vance said he believes Trump would endorse him if he sought the presidency. He added that they have not discussed it and noted Trump has sometimes let a race unfold before seeing what happens.
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ABC News
US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France on Sunday and urged the country to tighten migration rules. Vice President JD Vance made similar comments Saturday and linked the issue to the November 3 congressional midterms.
FFrance 24
US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France on Sunday and urged the country to tighten migration rules. Vice President JD Vance made similar remarks on Saturday and linked the issue to the November 3 congressional midterms.
FFrance 24 English
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said a 2028 presidential run remains possible, though he needs to think it over further. Donald Trump previously declined to discuss a potential successor, saying that person should continue his “America First” policy if elected.
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TASS
US Vice President JD Vance blamed immigration for violence during protests in France on Saturday. He shared footage of a city hall on fire and warned Americans that congressional Democrats wanted a similar future for the United States.
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A woman at a town hall said her small business is struggling amid current economic conditions. Vice President JD Vance responded that it would take more than 18 months to fix things and turn the economy around.
CCBS News
Reports that mention this person, by story.
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.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-13 01:00
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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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-13 00:02
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.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-12 19:01
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.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 17:00
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.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 13:45
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.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-12 01:45
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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Global NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 20:37
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.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 14:10
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.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 11:40
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.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 01:00
