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Vice President Vance Says He May Not Run for President in 2028

By Ravi Hari

Vice President JD Vance said he might not run for president in 2028, citing his four young children and his wife Usha Vance’s dislike of politics. Vance, who is widely viewed as a potential frontrunner for the Republican nomination after Donald Trump, said he would consider the decision more seriously after the November midterm elections. Asked by CBS News anchor whether there was any chance he would not enter the race, Vance replied, “Of course there’s a chance,” noting that he has not made a final decision about his political future. He pointed to his family responsibilities, saying, “Man, we’ve got four little kids,” and added that Usha Vance “has never loved politics,” while emphasizing that she supports public service. “She loves public service,” he said. “I think you know you can do a lot of good in this job, and I’ve tried to do as much good as possible.” Vance also said that, despite widespread expectations that he will seek the Republican nomination, he has been reluctant to think about the prospect. “The way that I think about life, big life decisions – my wife will tell you this – is I’m a procrastinator. I hate thinking about it,” he said. He indicated that he would revisit the question after the midterm elections in November, which are expected to be a key political test for Republicans. “Anything could happen, man,” Vance said. He said the immediate objective was to “elect as many good candidates as possible.” His remarks leave open the possibility of a 2028 presidential campaign while stopping short of confirming his intention to run. Vance and Usha Vance have four children; their youngest was born on July 19. Vance’s comments suggest that family considerations could form part of his decision about whether to pursue the presidency, although he did not say they would prevent him from running. Usha Vance has previously indicated that she is open to whatever her husband decides about his political future. In an interview with Fox News on August 26, the second lady said she was taking the question “one step at a time” as her husband focused on the midterm elections. Her remarks did not rule out a presidential campaign, but suggested that the family was not treating a 2028 bid as a settled decision. Vance’s comments come as speculation grows over who could succeed Trump as the Republican presidential nominee in 2028. A new poll cited in the report places Vance as the frontrunner in a hypothetical Republican primary.