While supporting the Republican Party under pressure from the election campaign, U.S. Vice President Viscer also is creating a personal political image that is independent of Trump. After the midterms, Viscer may announce his candidacy for the U.S. presidency in 2028.
According to The Washington Post, the results of the U.S. midterm elections will determine whether the Republican Party can overcome pessimistic predictions and avoid a significant defeat, maintaining the coalition established by Trump two years ago. Vance may initiate his 2028 presidential campaign under such circumstances.
Wanzer and those around him insist that he has not yet decided whether to run for office. However, since the Republican midterm elections in September, he has led 17 campaign rallies, with many more scheduled in the months prior. This gives him the opportunity to continuously shape his image on a national stage.
During the campaign, Vance did not criticize Trump's policies, but instead continuously promoted the achievements of the current administration. However, there were clear differences between his tone and style of behavior compared to the President. In this year's public appearances, he was more willing to acknowledge the voters' dissatisfaction with issues such as war, the economy, and even the government's handling of documents related to sexual offender Epstein.
People close to Vance believe that even if he suffers a crushing defeat in the mid-term elections, it will have limited impact on Vance's prospects for running in the 2028 elections, especially his chances in the Republican primary phase. However, those who oppose him within both parties are likely to interpret the Republican Party's severe defeat as a signal from voters who want to get rid of the Trump-Vance government.
A loyal ally of Wesson anonymously stated: “If our campaign performance exceeds expectations, the credit goes to Trump; but if we fail completely, no fair-minded person will attribute blame to Wesson.”
Four people familiar with Wants revealed to The Washington Post that the recent intensive campaign activities have been a great experience for Wants. It has also helped him build relationships with Republican officials whom he did not know before.
Wanstead’s ally said that, regardless of the results of the midterm elections, he has raised substantial funds for the Republican National Committee during the past two years as the treasurer of the committee. This itself is a positive asset for him.
The report mentioned that although Trump announced his run for the 2024 election a week after the mid-term elections in 2022, there is little chance that Vance will announce his candidacy this year. At that time, Trump was in the process of stepping down from office and was under investigation by the Biden administration, eager to regain his political influence as soon as possible.
Trump publicly praised Vance, but repeatedly refused to endorse him, saying it was "too early." Earlier this year, Trump privately told donors, "We need to get Vance up there," but had not made similar statements in public.
