Sen. J.D. Vance told Fox News that despite all the rumors, he has never spoken to former President Donald Trump about potentially becoming vice president.
FOX News’ Laura Ingraham asked the Ohio senator his reaction to unconfirmed reports that President Trump has listed him as his top choice to be his running mate.
“I haven’t actually talked to the president about the vice presidential speculation,” Vance told Ingraham. “My simple answer is, I want to help him in any way I can.”
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Former President Donald Trump and J.D. Vance greet supporters at a rally at Dayton International Airport in Vandalia, Ohio. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Earlier this year, the Ohio senator was reportedly included in several drafts of President Trump’s list of nominees.
Donald Trump Jr. mentioned Mr. Vance’s name last month when speaking to the New York Post about the people he personally encouraged his father to choose.
“If he asked me, of course I would think seriously about it,” he continued. “It’s a great honor.”
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Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) speaks at a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing titled “Improving Railroad Safety in Response to the East Palestine Derailment” in Washington, DC. (Reuters/Evelyn Hochstein)
While he enjoys the honor of serving as vice president, Vance said he is pleased to continue as a senator.
“I’m also happy to support your agenda in the United States Senate. Regardless, Laura, remember, my job is to serve the people of Ohio,” Vance said. .
“Will he support Mr. Trump’s policies in the Senate or will he play another role?” he added.
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Former President Donald Trump arrives at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. (Robin Lane, Fox News Digital)
President Trump’s eventual selection as his running mate prompted widespread speculation and theorizing from the media and political circles.
In February, President Trump confirmed the following people were on his shortlist: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, and billionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Florida Rep. Byron Donald, and independent Democrat Tulsi Gabbard, former Hawaii Rep.
Mr. DeSantis has said he is not interested in the position, but some have enthusiastically welcomed the consideration.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Trump campaign for comment but did not receive a response.
