Vice President JD Vance assumed office on January 20, 2025, and continues to fulfill constitutional and statutory duties alongside President Trump, including media briefings and foreign policy engagements as recently as May 2026. Removal before the end of the term would require resignation, presidential request for replacement under the 25th Amendment, or congressional impeachment and conviction—processes with high procedural thresholds and limited historical precedent for vice presidents. Public statements from Vance have emphasized focus on current responsibilities rather than future campaigns, while internal administration dynamics and party positioning for 2028 have generated occasional speculation without altering his active role. Scheduled events such as legislative sessions or diplomatic initiatives could influence perceptions of stability, though no formal challenges to his position have advanced.