Usha Vance recently appeared on Fox News for an exclusive interview, discussing Vice President JD Vance’s political future and the possibility of a 2028 presidential bid. During the conversation with Rachel Campos-Duffy, Usha spoke about their family’s transition to Washington, D.C., and the shared focus on public service in the coming years.
Usha expressed her willingness to embrace whatever path JD Vance decides to pursue. She mentioned that their family intends to enjoy the journey, regardless of the direction he takes. With speculation rising about his candidacy in the 2028 presidential race, Usha emphasized their commitment to taking each decision seriously.
“Whatever it is that he feels is the right thing for him to do, we’re going to have a good time doing it,” Usha said, referring to the speculation of JD Vance leading the GOP in 2028.
Currently focusing on the midterm elections, JD Vance intends to take things step-by-step, according to Usha. She emphasized her role in supporting various initiatives during this four-year period.
The Vance family has adapted to numerous changes since entering national politics, as Usha noted. They have become accustomed to navigating the public spotlight and adapting to evolving circumstances.
JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considered potential frontrunners to succeed President Donald Trump as GOP leaders. Polls vary in showing each leading over the other in different surveys.
Besides discussing 2028 aspirations, Usha provided insight into her advisory role. She shared valuable advice she gave JD: taking a break from social media. This step was suggested to reduce exhaustion and allow him to receive information in aggregated formats.
“I think the best advice was to take a little bit of a social media break,” she commented.
She further explained that stepping back during Lent provided JD with the opportunity to gain perspective on different matters, enhancing his decision-making process.