Dems Are Underestimating JD Vance For 2028: Liberal Host

2% of the vote, dwarfing competitors like Marco Rubio and Ron DeSantis. This performance actually surpassed Donald Trump’s own straw poll numbers from 2022. The endorsement from Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, further solidified his status, signaling that the organization’s massive activist network is ready to mobilize on his behalf in the coming years.

Despite the mounting buzz, the Vice President remains publicly focused on the 2026 midterms. Speaking on Fox News, Vance emphasized that any future ambitions would be discussed with President Trump only after the midterm cycle. However, his rhetoric remains sharp; during his AmericaFest speech, he targeted potential Democratic rivals like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris, criticizing their policies on energy and border security.