In his first Truth Social post commenting on the election results, Trump suggested that the reasons why Democrats won is because he was not on the ballot and because of the government shutdown. Trump has repeatedly blamed Democrats for the shutdown despite Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress and the White House.
Vice President JD Vance said Republicans must focus on making life affordable for Americans after GOP losses in Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races.
Way-to-early betting odds for the 2028 Presidential Election has Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Gavin Newsom and JD Vance in a tight race.
To understand this week’s results as nothing more than “a couple of elections in blue states” is to miss the importance of what actually happened.
Cory Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, lost his bid for Cincinnati mayor on Nov. 4, even after securing Vance's endorsement.
Though the candidates and local issues all played a role in the results, voter attitudes about Trump and his agenda were central to their choices.
JD Vance's dream of possibly becoming president in 2028 took a huge hit on Election Night, as he saw his party fumble.
Vice President JD Vance said, "New Jersey is such a great state, but it’s suffered too long under crap leadership," urging voters to back Jack Ciattarelli.
Vance's role in the Trump White House has sharpened as the 2026 midterm elections approach and his name has been floated as a possible 2028 presidential candidate -- even by Trump himself.
JD Vance mocked former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney, who died on Nov. 3, during a discussion with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.