Allies urge Vance to abandon 2028 presidential bid after GOP election defeat

JD Vance’s potential 2028 presidential campaign faces growing uncertainty as Republican allies and donors question his prospects following the party’s sweeping midterm election defeat.

US Vice President JD Vance is facing growing uncertainty over his potential 2028 presidential ambition following the Republican Party’s sweeping defeat in the midterm elections.

According to The Wall Street Journal, some of Vance’s political allies have privately advised him against seeking the presidency, arguing that Republicans may struggle to win the White House in two years.

The report said six people close to the vice president confirmed that he had not made a decision about running.

Meanwhile, major Republican donors have reportedly begun considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as an alternative candidate.

The Democratic victories included seven Senate seats, among them Vance’s former Ohio seat, as well as governorships in Georgia and Texas.

Vance has blamed the Iran war for the party’s electoral losses and called for a reassessment of America’s relationship with Israel.

Despite the setback, he retains strong support in Republican primary polling and significant name recognition.

President Donald Trump has declined to endorse a successor, saying, “Maybe he won’t run.”