VP Vance Teases 2028 Bid, Says It Won’t Be ‘Given’ To Him
Vice President JD Vance stopped short of declaring that he would run for president in 2028, but did say that if he does his job properly, “the politics will figure itself out.”
During an appearance on “My View” with Lara Trump on Saturday night, Vance — who won over the country with his strength in the face of personal and financial problems growing up — said he “doesn’t like thinking about” running for president and stressed that his focus is now on his current job.
“If we do a good job in 2025 and 2026, then we can talk about the politics in 2027,” Vance said. “I really think the American people are so fed up with folks who are already running for the next job, seven months into the current one.”
The second-in-command said that if he does run, he knows he will have to work for it.
“There are a lot of great people. If I do end up running, it’s not going to be given to me—either on the Republican side or on the national side. I’m just going to keep on working hard.… [This] may be the most important job I ever had, outside of being a father to those three beautiful kids. So I’m going to try to do my best job, and I think if I do that, the politics will figure itself out,” Vance said.
When asked specifically about potential 2028 Democratic candidates, he noted most of them “obviously have very bad records.”
Vance mostly talked on his own ticket, praising President Donald Trump’s hard work and trusted leadership style and saying that the president “doesn’t have an off switch.”
“Sometimes, the president will call you at 12:30 or 2 a.m., and then call you at 6 a.m. about a totally different topic,” Vance said. “It’s like, ‘Mr. president, did you go to sleep last night.’… What’s made this so much fun is the president, all the time, just saying, ‘JD you go and do this,’ or ‘JD you go and talk to these leaders about this particular issue.’ That ability to delegate and trust his people has been really amazing.”
In an interview with USA Today published Friday, Vance was asked about Trump’s age; the president began his second term at 78 and turned 79 in June.
“The president is in incredibly good health,” Vance told the outlet. “He’s got incredible energy. He’s the last person making phone calls at night, and he’s the first person who wakes up, and the first person making phone calls in the morning.”
The vice president was asked, given that he’s “one heartbeat away from the presidency” and would be one of the youngest in U.S. history should he need to fulfill the role soon, if he was ready to be commander-in-chief.
“Yes, things can always happen. Yes, terrible tragedies happen,” Vance responded. “But I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term, and do great things for the American people.”
“And if, God forbid, there’s a terrible tragedy, I can’t think of better on-the-job training than what I’ve gotten over the last 200 days,” he added.
The White House released a memo last month from Sean Barbabella, the physician to the president, addressing mild swelling in his legs and photos that circulated showing bruising on Trump’s hand.
Barbabella said tests revealed Trump had “chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition among people over 70.”
Regarding the bruising, Barbabella said it was “consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin,” a standard part of his cardiovascular prevention regimen.
House Passes It 285 — 98: Devastated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Can't Believe It As She Rejects Results Outright Again
The United States House of Representatives passed a landmark resolution formally condemning the "horrors of socialism" by a decisive 285-98 vote, delivering a major bipartisan statement against far-left political ideologies ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
The approved legislative measure explicitly denounces socialist principles in all forms and establishes a formal congressional stance opposing the implementation of socialist policies within the United States.
The floor vote demonstrated a notable divide within the Democratic opposition, as 86 Democratic lawmakers crossed party lines to align with the Republican majority. Key Democratic leaders joined the vote, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, alongside several representatives from New York and New Jersey.
Republican Representative French Hill of Arkansas emphasized the foundational objective of the resolution during floor debate leading up to the final roll call.
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"A yes vote on this resolution should be a relatively straightforward, easy decision. It simply states that Congress denounces socialism in all its forms and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States of America."
Representative French Hill stated on the House floor regarding the scope of the resolution.
The voting dynamics highlighted ongoing strategic friction within the Democratic caucus between establishment figures and the progressive wing. Several New York Democrats actively distanced themselves from socialist-aligned figures, including incoming New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Representative Nicole Malliotakis, a New York Republican representing Staten Island, voted in favor of the measure while referencing her family's historical background escaping state-controlled governance in Cuba to illustrate her support. Meanwhile, other moderate representatives, such as Long Island Representative Tom Suozzi, maintained distinct separation from democratic-socialist platforms during recent campaign cycles.
In contrast, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most prominent progressive figures in Congress, strongly rejected the outcome of the resolution. Observer accounts noted her visible opposition during proceedings, underscoring the political ideological rift between mainstream Democrats and the party's left wing.
The passage of the resolution coincides with broader primary challenges across the country where progressive candidates are competing against establishment incumbents. Notably, Saikat Chakrabarti, co-founder of the Justice Democrats political action organization, is mounting a high-profile campaign for the California congressional seat being vacated by Representative Nancy Pelosi, framing the national party structure as fundamentally flawed.
Congressional Republicans view the bipartisan margin as a key legislative indicator supporting free-market economic policies, domestic energy production, and regulatory reductions under the current administration. Senior leadership noted that the inclusion of dozens of Democratic votes underscores broader national skepticism regarding state-managed economic models.
With the 2026 midterm election cycle taking shape, the bipartisan passage of the resolution provides house leaders with a clear legislative record, while highlighting the political debate between traditional economic frameworks and progressive policy proposals within Congress.
Mangione Pleads Guilty In Federal Case For Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen Midtown Manhattan attack, pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges in connection with the killing.
Standing before U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett in New York, Mangione admitted his role in the December 4, 2024, assassination.
“In November of 2024 I traveled from outside of New York state to Manhattan. I then emailed UnitedHealthcare leadership, posing as an investor at a firm managing over $15 billion in assets and requesting information about the conference. Unlike my previous interactions with insurers, I received an immediate response within an hour,” Mangione said.
The guilty plea covers federal counts related to stalking that resulted in Thompson’s death.
Prosecutors outlined evidence, including security footage showing Mangione arriving in New York by bus on November 24, 2024, and trailing Thompson through Midtown in the days leading up to the shooting.
Video also captured Thompson being shot, turning to face his attacker, and being struck a second time.
Footage also showed Thompson “get shot, turn around, and face the defendant as he got shot a second time,” Gentile said.
Mangione’s defense confirmed there is no plea agreement with the government and no deal on a sentencing range.
Judge Garnett accepted the plea after confirming Mangione understood he faces a maximum of life in prison with no parole in the federal system.
He would likely serve at least 85 percent of any sentence, potentially followed by supervised release and restitution.
Prosecutors estimate guidelines of 292 to 365 months, though the judge will make the final determination.
Sentencing is scheduled for December 18 at 11 a.m. Mangione remains in federal custody.
The federal plea comes as Mangione’s separate state murder case in New York is set for trial next month. He previously pleaded not guilty in both jurisdictions.
Legal observers note that the federal conviction could open the door for defense arguments seeking dismissal of the state charges on double jeopardy grounds, though prosecutors are expected to vigorously oppose any such move.
In court, Mangione referenced years of personal pain from a broken back and claimed he researched UnitedHealthcare’s investor conference after learning of it, determining the location and attendees.
Those statements do nothing to mitigate the calculated nature of the crime: a targeted execution of a corporate executive on a public street in one of America’s busiest cities.
Thompson, a husband and father, was gunned down while heading to a company event.
The attack shocked the business community and highlighted the real-world dangers faced by leaders in the private sector amid rising rhetoric that demonizes American enterprise.
Federal authorities have treated the case as a serious interstate stalking offense that culminated in murder.
By pleading guilty, Mangione has now formally accepted responsibility in the federal system for ending Thompson’s life.
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ill determine whether he spends the rest of his days behind bars.
Luigi Mangione left the courtroom after he pleaded guilty and the hearing concluded. He will remain in federal custody pending sentencing, which is scheduled for December 18.
Judge Margaret Garnett said if either side intends to present witnesses at sentencing, she would like to be notified two weeks ahead
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This outcome delivers a measure of accountability for a cold-blooded killing that left a family devastated and sent a chilling message to corporate America.
Conservatives have long warned that glorifying or excusing violence against business leaders only erodes the rule of law. Mangione’s admission in open court leaves little room for doubt about his guilt.
