Vance says there is a chance he won't run for president in 2028

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 21:56 · Archive

Vice President JD Vance said there is a chance he will not run for president in 2028.

Vice President JD Vance said at a CBS News town hall in Michigan that there is a chance he will not run for president in 2028, potentially sitting out the next election. He cited his family circumstances as a significant consideration. 'We've got four little kids, my wife has never loved politics. She loves public service,' Vance said, adding that 'I think you know you can do a lot of good in this job'.

Vance described himself as a procrastinator on major life decisions. 'The way that I think about life, big life decisions — my wife will tell you this: I'm a procrastinator. I hate thinking about it,' he said. He indicated he plans to give the question more serious consideration after the November midterm elections, rather than commit to a campaign while the Trump administration is still navigating its current agenda.

Vance is widely viewed as an early frontrunner to succeed Trump, who has described him as his 'most likely' Republican successor. The RealClear Polling average shows Vance with 39 per cent support, giving him a 15-point advantage over Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Republican primary, more than two years before the 2028 election. President Trump's son, Donald Jr., is third with 11 per cent support.

How it is being reported

• JD Vance stuns town hall revealing chance he won't run in 2028... as damning poll throws cold water over potential presidential bidVice President JD Vance he may not run for president in 2028 during an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News on Saturday.Daily Mail · 18 Oct, 21:40
• Vance reveals ‘there’s a chance’ he won’t run for president in 2028: ‘We’ve got 4 little kids’Vice President JD Vance revealed “there’s a chance” he won’t run for president in 2028 — and second lady Usha and the couple’s four young kids could help make the decision for him. Vance — the frontrunner to succeed Trump as Republican nominee — acknowledged during a CBS News town hall in Michigan that he...New York Post · 18 Oct, 18:28

In this story: JD Vance · Usha Vance · Donald Trump · Marco Rubio · Donald Trump Jr. · Michigan · CBS News

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