U.S. Vice President JD Vance said he has not yet made a definitive decision about running in the 2028 presidential election. Speaking on a one-hour program held in Michigan and broadcast Saturday night, Vance also acknowledged that he might decide not to run.
Family’s views will influence his decision
Vance said he tends to postpone major decisions in his life and needs to think more about the question of running for president. He said the views of his four children and his wife, Usha Vance, on politics would influence his decision.
Vance said Usha Vance had never liked politics but valued public service, reiterating that he had not made a definitive decision about 2028. President Donald Trump had previously described Vance as the most likely successor within the Republican Party.
Economic and Iran policies
Assessing the administration’s economic and foreign-policy choices, Vance argued that the manufacturing sector had been neglected during former President Joe Biden’s term. He also acknowledged that reversing the sector’s decline would take time.
Addressing the impact of the conflict with Iran on fuel prices, Vance said current prices were too high. He said he expected fuel prices to fall after the conflict ended.
Defending Trump’s strategy toward Iran, Vance argued that the United States had achieved a clear success in some respects but said the process also depended on the steps taken by the other side. He said Washington was seeking a firm commitment that Iran would not rebuild its nuclear program.
Rejected allegations against Trump
Vance rejected allegations that Trump had been involved in or approved of corruption. He said he had not seen a single piece of evidence that Trump had participated in such corruption.