Trump Turns Heads Over Unexpected Answer To If JD Vance Will Be His Successor in 2028

Trump has often joked about changing that rule, frequently musing about a third term. While those comments are typically made in jest, they serve as a reminder that he intends to maintain his influence long after leaving office.

Vance’s Rise in the GOP

President Donald Trump with Bret Baier in an exclusive interview, Photo Credit: Fox News/Youtube

President Donald Trump with Bret Baier in an exclusive interview, Photo Credit: Fox News/Youtube

Vance, among the youngest vice presidents in U.S. history, was Trump’s pick for the ticket last July—a choice largely driven by Donald Trump Jr.’s strong support.

Before stepping into the national spotlight, Vance was a U.S. senator from Ohio, a venture capitalist, and the author of Hillbilly Elegy, a memoir that was adapted into a Netflix film. His background and alignment with Trump’s populist agenda made him a natural fit for the administration.