CNN: JD Vance Weighs Dropping 2028 Presidential Bid After Midterm Rout

According to ChainCatcher citing CNN, people close to U.S. Vice President JD Vance say he is seriously considering not running for president in 2028 after last week’s disastrous midterm elections. Vance has not made a decision or set a timetable, and a presidential bid remains an option. Interviews with roughly a dozen allies and advisers indicate that Vance is weighing his political ambitions, fractures in the MAGA coalition and his responsibilities as a father. They said he is committed to rebuilding the movement that won in 2024 but is unsure whether he should lead it. One person said they would not be surprised by any decision. At 42, Vance could try again later if the current political climate makes success impossible, the person added. Some allies say he is more likely to run than not.