Usha Vance, the wife of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, is setting the record straight about speculation surrounding her husband’s potential run for president in 2028.
In a new interview with Meghan McCain on her YouTube show Citizen McCain, Usha addressed growing buzz about the possibility of her husband running for the White House — but says it’s not something she’s focused on.
“Three or four years ago, I never imagined having any kind of life in politics,” Usha said. “When we moved our kids here for school, J.D. wasn’t even considering another run for office. So for me, this is a four-year window where I’m focused on my family, on myself, and on serving the country in the role I’m in now. I’m not thinking beyond that.”
J.D. Vance Leads Early 2028 GOP Polls
J.D. Vance has quickly become a rising star in the Republican Party, and recent polling reflects that momentum. According to McLaughlin & Associates, Vance currently leads hypothetical 2028 GOP contenders with 36% support — more than double the 14% backing Donald Trump Jr.
Despite the early lead, J.D. Vance has not publicly confirmed any plans to run.
“If we do a good job, the politics will take care of themselves,” he said in an April interview. “There’s a lot to do between now and then. I really haven’t thought much about what things will look like three or four years from now.”
He added that when the time comes, he’ll consult with allies — including former President Donald Trump — before making any decisions.
Trump Floats Vance as 2028 Option… With a Twist
Donald Trump has stirred up headlines of his own by suggesting that J.D. Vance could run in 2028 — and, if victorious, let Trump step in for a rare third term as president.
“I’m not joking,” Trump once said. “It’s too early to say, but it’s an idea.”
That suggestion would be unconstitutional under the 22nd Amendment, which limits a president to two terms in office.
Trump Walks It Back
In more recent interviews, Trump appeared to back off that idea.
“I’ll be a two-term president. That’s always been my goal,” he said. He added that previous comments about a third term were meant to provoke the media.
For now, both Vances appear focused on the present — not the campaign trail. Usha emphasized that while their lives have changed quickly, any future decisions will be made with care.
“I’m just taking this phase of life one step at a time,” she said. “Politics wasn’t part of the plan — and still isn’t.”
