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Looking at JD Vance's first year as vice president

Vice President JD Vance speaks in front of three American flags.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson
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AP
Vice President JD Vance speaks with Breitbart News Washington bureau chief Matthew Boyle at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Nov. 20, 2025, in Washington.

JD Vance ascended to the vice presidency one year ago.

From humble, difficult beginnings to the Ivy League to the New York Times best-seller list to a heartbeat away from the presidency.

How has the role as vice president changed him, and how is he changing the role of vice president?

When his term ends, he’ll be 44 years old. Is the Oval Office next for him? It’s never too early to speculate.

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