PoliticsUsha Vance Says She Is Keeping an 'Open Mind' on Husband J.D. Vance's Presidential Run
Usha Vance said she'll stand by her husband J.D. Vance's side regardless of his political future.
Aug. 27 2026, Published 2:53 p.m. ET
Usha Vance stated that she is keeping an "open mind and open heart" regarding her husband, Vice President J.D. Vance, potentially running in 2028. Speaking in an interview on Fox & Friends, she expressed full support for whatever political path he chooses next.
"Whatever it is that he feels is the right thing for him to do, we're going to have a good time doing it," she said. "We will make the best of it in the best possible way."
The family is currently prioritizing the upcoming November midterm elections.
Who Will Run for Republican Presidential Candidate in 2028?
J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio have emerged as the top early frontrunners to succeed Donald Trump.
She emphasized that their family has grown accustomed to major lifestyle shifts since entering national politics.
In a related interview, she clarified that while she is a trusted adviser, they do not always see eye to eye on every policy. Her best advice to him has been to step away from social media.
As speculation grows for the 2028 Republican primary, J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have emerged as the top early frontrunners to succeed President Donald Trump.
J.D. Vance Leads Republican Polls — But Not the General Public's
Recent polling currently shows J.D. Vance in the lead as a potential Republican candidate for president in 2028.
According to a USA TODAY report, recent polling shows Vance leading the field with 42 percent, compared with Rubio’s 18 percent. An Emerson College poll, however, shows them much closer, with Vance at 39 percent and Rubio at 38 percent.
Despite his favorability in Republican presidential polls, the veep’s national popularity is low, with public opinion polls showing his favorability ratings deeply underwater.
CNN data revealed his net approval plummeted to -18 percent. Analysts noted this as the lowest score for any vice president at that stage of their tenure in modern polling history.
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J.D. Vance's Past Remarks Come Back to Bite Him
J.D. Vance's past remarks continue to alienate moderate and independent voters.
His popularity took sharp hits following political pressure tied to international conflicts, including failed Iran negotiations, and his defense of controversial foreign leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orbán.
His past rhetorical remarks regarding abortion, marriage and women continue to alienate moderate and independent voters.
During a recent campaign event, the vice president jokingly revealed that Usha had initially been hesitant to expand their family while navigating the high-stakes world of executive politics.
'You Can Be VP, or You Can Have a Fourth Child'
J.D. Vance's wife, Usha, wasn't initially on board with welcoming a fourth child.
According to the Vice President, Usha originally told him, "You can be VP, or you can have a fourth child."
The couple ultimately decided to do both. Usha gave birth to their fourth child, Alex, just last month. She recently shared that the newborn is incredibly relaxed and that the family is managing the transition to a family of six surprisingly well.
Usha told Fox that her primary job right now is to focus on her own initiatives and duties during this four-year term as Second Lady, centered on children and family advocacy, rather than worrying about the next campaign.
