"He's already running": Vance reveals who the rival already preparing for the presidential race is

Vice President JD Vance hinted in an interview with NBC that the results of the November midterm elections will influence his decision to run for president in 2028. Vance attacked Senator Ted Cruz, who he says "is already running for president," and addressed rising fuel prices, the war in Iran, and the dangers of artificial intelligence.

Vice President JD Vance hinted in an interview with NBC that the results of the November 2026 midterm elections will determine whether he runs for president in 2028. In the interview aboard Air Force 2, after a rally in Florida, Vance attacked Senator Ted Cruz, who he says "is already running for president" and is active in key states. Vance addressed rising fuel prices, the war in Iran, and the cost of living, and took a firm stance on artificial intelligence: "Unleash Frankenstein — and bear the consequences." He expressed cautious optimism about polling trends, against a backdrop of public dissatisfaction with the administration's performance.