In a recent interview, Trump refrained from endorsing Vance as his potential successor. When questioned about his perception of Vance in that role, Trump responded, “No, but he’s very capable.”
A recent survey indicates that JD Vance may have emerged as the most unpopular vice president in the United States in recent memory. Just two months into his term, his approval ratings have fallen below those of his predecessor, Kamala Harris, as reported by a poll from Real Clear Polling.
Poll Findings
The poll disclosed that Vance’s favorable-unfavorable rating stands at 41.7 percent to 44.8 percent, resulting in a net unfavorable rating of -3.1 percentage points.
Interestingly, Vance’s approval ratings saw an uptick following his intense discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office last month. At that time, his favorable-unfavorable rating was recorded at 42.4 percent to 48.0 percent.
Kamala Harris’s Approval Ratings
On Election Day, November 5, 2024, RCP’s final average indicated that Kamala Harris had a favorable rating of 48.7 percent and an unfavorable rating of 48.6 percent.
A NYT/Siena poll conducted from October 20-23, 2024, showed her in a tie at 48 percent with then-Republican candidate Donald Trump. By March 3, 2025, a FiveThirtyEight update reflected her favorability at 46.1 percent and unfavorability at 48.1 percent.
Vance as Trump’s Successor?
This development follows Trump’s recent statement in an interview where he refrained from endorsing Vance as his potential successor. When asked about Vance’s prospects, Trump remarked, “No, but he’s very capable.” He added, “I think you have a lot of very capable people. So far, I think he’s doing a very fantastic job. It’s too early; we’re just starting.”
In a notable endorsement, billionaire Elon Musk expressed support for Vance last month. In response to a post on X, Musk stated on February 28, “Best VP ever and our future President.”
At the age of 39, Vance holds the distinction of being the third-youngest vice president in the history of the United States, as well as one of the least seasoned in terms of political experience, having completed only a single term in the Senate prior to assuming his current role.
As a best-selling author, his perspective on Trump has undergone a significant transformation since 2016, when he was a staunch opponent of Trump, labeling him as “a moral disaster” and even drawing comparisons to Adolf Hitler.
