JD Vance courts voters amid questions about his political ambitions

Summary

The Guardian reports that US Vice-President JD Vance is trying to court voters by following Donald Trump’s playbook, attacking Democrats, attempting jokes and swearing more. Its coverage asks whether Vance’s efforts are aimed at the midterms or a 2028 campaign.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian’s podcast reports that Vance is following Trump’s playbook to court voters, and Jonathan Freedland discusses with Arwa Mahdawi why Vance is making the effort.

2. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian’s Politics Weekly America video asks whether Vance is campaigning for the midterms or 2028, describing his efforts to court voters by attacking Democrats, attempting jokes and swearing more.