James David Vance
Vice President of the United States
Office of the Vice President of the United States
Country: United States
50th Vice President of the United States since January 2025. Former US Senator from Ohio and author of "Hillbilly Elegy." Has been one of the most active VP voices on European security — his February 2025 speech at the Munich Security Conference sharply criticised European governments on free speech and democracy, shocking allies. Skeptical of open-ended US support for Ukraine; has pushed for a ceasefire and questioned the cost of continued military aid. Regularly represents the Trump administration at NATO and European summits.
