Vance Says 2028 Presidential Run Is Not Decided

Vice President JD Vance said he has not decided whether to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, citing his four young children and his wife’s reservations about politics. He said he would give the question serious consideration after the November 2026 midterm elections. Vance made the remarks during a town hall in Flat Rock, Michigan, where CBS News moderator Tony Dokoupil asked whether there was a chance he would not run. Vance replied that there was, and said his wife, Usha Vance, has never loved politics, though she loves public service. He also described himself as a procrastinator when it comes to major life decisions. Vance said people often assume he will run because he is a politician, but he has made no commitment to a campaign. Asked about whether the couple had begun discussing the choice, he said they were not currently doing so and would revisit it after the midterms. The comments leave open whether Vance will enter the 2028 race. They do not amount to a decision against running, and Vance offered no firm timetable beyond saying he would consider the issue after the midterm elections. His remarks establish that family considerations are part of his...