Is J.D. Vance positioning himself to become the next Republican president? Second Lady Usha Vance has addressed the growing speculation over whether her husband could seek the White House in 2028, offering a carefully worded response that leaves the door open. Usha said the family is taking things “one step at a time” and keeping an “open mind and open heart” toward whatever comes next. Vance himself has previously brushed off questions about a potential 2028 campaign, while Donald Trump has also refused to officially endorse him as his successor, saying it is “way too early” to think about the next election.