Washington, October 19, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
US Vice President JD Vance has said he may not enter the 2028 presidential race, citing family considerations and his wife Usha Vance’s reservations about political life, even as he remains a prominent potential contender for the Republican nomination.
Speaking at a CBS News town hall in Flat Rock, Michigan, Vance said he had not decided whether to seek the White House after President Donald Trump’s second term. Asked whether there was a possibility he would not run, Vance replied, “Of course there’s a chance.”
The Vice President pointed to the demands of raising four young children and said his wife, who is the daughter of Indian immigrants, has never particularly enjoyed politics, although she supports public service.
“My wife has never loved politics. She loves public service,” Vance said.
He also pushed back against suggestions that a presidential campaign was inevitable given his current position. Vance said he tends to postpone major life decisions and would not seriously consider his political future until after the November midterm elections.
When CBS News moderator Tony Dokoupil asked whether he and his wife had already begun discussing their plans, Vance said they had not and reiterated that the question would be revisited after the midterms.
For now, Vance said his priority was helping Republicans retain control of Congress. During the town hall, which covered issues including the economy, immigration, the Iran war and technology, he urged Michigan voters to support Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who is facing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
Vance was elected to the US Senate from Ohio in 2022 and became Trump’s running mate in 2024. His future has attracted attention because Trump is constitutionally barred from seeking another presidential term after serving two terms.
Vance’s comments do not rule out a 2028 campaign, but indicate that he has yet to make a decision. His rapid rise from senator to Vice President has made him a central figure in discussions about the Republican Party’s future leadership.
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