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Who is JD Vance

JD Vance

About JD Vance

Who is JD Vance

James David Vance is the 50th vice-president of the United States (US). Vice-President JD Vance was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio. Over the time as many good jobs vanished, Vance's family experienced the economic and social toll felt by much of the community.

A difficult childhood
 
JD's early years were marked by hardship, including financial instability and a turbulent family life. His mother struggled with addiction, and his father was largely absent. His grandparents stepped in to provide care, particularly his grandmother, whose firm discipline and strong character helped steer JD through challenging times.
 
Military service and education
 
After finishing high school in
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Immigrants must prioritise US interests after gaining citizenship: Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said there is a lot of fraud in the H-1B system, but acknowledged that people who have come to the United States in the past have enriched this country

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Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 8:48 AM IST

Pope should be careful with words, says Vance on criticism over Iran war

Vance on Tuesday said he admired the pope and did not mind Leo weighing in on current events, but took issue with his stance on West Asia conflict

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Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

Vance-led talks with Iran helped build goodwill despite no breakthrough

US negotiators realised early in the talks that Iran did not fully grasp the Trump administration's sweeping demand that any deal must ensure it never acquires a nuclear weapon

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Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 10:28 AM IST

What next after JD Vance leaves Islamabad without a peace deal with Iran?

The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options

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Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Timing, venue, agenda; check key details here

Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks under tight security as a fragile ceasefire holds, with tensions over Lebanon, and Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz complicating efforts towards a lasting truce

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 9:08 AM IST

'Iran has no cards': Trump threatens Tehran as Vance heads to Pak for talks

While the two-week ceasefire was broadly holding across West Asia, the situation with the strait and continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened to complicate negotiations

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 7:41 AM IST

JD Vance emerges as Trump's Iran 'closer' in high-risk diplomatic test

US Vice President JD Vance will be accompanied by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

'President won't abide by terms if Hormuz doesn't reopen', says JD Vance

We are seeing signs that Straits are starting to reopen... The deal is a ceasefire, a negotiation -- that's what we give -- and what they give is that the Straits are going to be reopened, Vance said

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:09 AM IST

JD Vance to host US-Denmark-Greenland talks in Washington this week

The vast Arctic island is a semiautonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO ally of the US

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

Vance, Rubio congratulate Gor on assuming charge as US envoy to India

Sergio Gor arrived in New Delhi on January 9 to take up his new role as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

'Tragedy of her own making': Vance on ICE killing of Minneapolis woman

Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer while she tried to drive away on a snowy residential street as officers were carrying out an operation related to the administration's immigration crackdown

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 7:57 AM IST

Security scare at JD Vance's Ohio residence; windows damaged, suspect held

The United States Secret Service said the vice president's family was not in Ohio when the incident took place

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

Vance lashes out at commentators for derogatory remarks against wife Usha

Vance's remarks came in response to comments by right-wing podcaster Nick Fuentes, who used an ethnic slur to describe Usha and had referred to the Vice President as a "race traitor"

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 7:17 AM IST

Vance urges patience as White House struggles with affordability concerns

Vance said the Trump administration has made incredible progress in tackling cost-of-living concerns as they worked to undo policies from former President Joe Biden

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Updated On : 21 Nov 2025 | 6:43 AM IST

Pretty clear I am not allowed to run for a third term, says Donald Trump

Trump's remarks came after House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday said that he did not "see the path" for Trump to seek a third term

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Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 9:19 AM IST

US troops to be paid despite shutdown, says Vance, seeks Democrats' backing

The vice president reaffirmed Republicans' strategy of trying to pick off a handful of Senate Democrats to vote for stopgap funding to reopen the government

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Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 7:12 AM IST

I have best numbers ever: Trump says he'd 'love to' run for third term

Trump also hinted at the potential successors to lead the Republican Party after his tenure, naming Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance as top contenders for 2028 presidential race

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Updated On : 28 Oct 2025 | 7:08 AM IST

Russia needs to accept reality in ongoing war against Ukraine: Vance

His remarks follow President Donald Trump's statement earlier in the week, suggesting that Ukraine is now in a strong position to win the war

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Updated On : 29 Sep 2025 | 6:39 AM IST

Trump signs order for TikTok US sale, cuts ByteDance stake below 20%

In an order signed at the White House, Trump said the deal meets the 2024 law requiring ByteDance to divest control or face a nationwide ban in the US

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2025 | 9:58 AM IST

Vance calls Trump's sweeping new law a working families' tax cut in Georgia

Vance cited its tax cut extensions as well as tax breaks on overtime and tips that he said rewards you instead of punishes you for working hard

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Updated On : 22 Aug 2025 | 6:35 AM IST