Vice President JD Vance signaled that he is not ready to declare himself a 2028 presidential contender, telling Lara Trump in an interview on “My View” Saturday night that any conversations about his political future can wait. Vance emphasized that his priority is his current role and that the country is tired of politicians campaigning for their next office before proving themselves in the one they already hold.

“I don’t like thinking about running for president,” Vance said, remarking that speculation about a 2028 bid feels premature. “If we do a good job in 2025 and 2026, then we can talk about the politics in 2027. I really think the American people are so fed up with folks who are already running for the next job, seven months into the current one.”

The vice president reflected on the challenges he faced growing up—financial hardship, family instability, and the struggles he has spoken about publicly since publishing his memoir years ago—and said those experiences keep him grounded in the work he is doing now. If he eventually decides to pursue the presidency, he noted, it will require dedication, not entitlement.

“There are a lot of great people,” he explained. “If I do end up running, it’s not going to be given to me—either on the Republican side or the national side. I’m just going to keep working hard. This may be the most important job I ever had, outside of being a father to those three beautiful kids.”

When asked about potential Democratic contenders in 2028, Vance dismissed them broadly, claiming that most have “very bad records.” He did not name specific individuals but suggested the field did not concern him.

Much of his interview focused on his working relationship with President Donald Trump. Vance praised Trump’s energy, discipline, and constant involvement in policy matters, describing a president who is rarely away from the phone and who contacts staff at unpredictable hours.

“Sometimes, the president will call you at 12:30 or 2 a.m., and then call you again at 6 a.m. about a totally different topic,” Vance said with a laugh. “It’s like, ‘Mr. President, did you go to sleep last night?’” He added that Trump’s willingness to delegate responsibility has made the administration’s work more dynamic. “The president is always saying, ‘JD, you go handle this,’ or ‘JD, go talk to these leaders.’ That trust has been amazing.”

Vance made news earlier in the week when he spoke publicly about Trump’s health, assuring voters that the president remains strong and energetic. In an interview published by USA Today, Vance emphasized that despite being 79, Trump continues to maintain what he described as exceptional stamina.

“The president is in incredibly good health,” Vance said. “He’s got incredible energy. He’s the last person making phone calls at night, and he’s the first person who wakes up and starts calling people in the morning.”

Because vice presidents stand “one heartbeat away” from the presidency, USA Today asked whether he felt prepared to assume the role if circumstances required. Vance acknowledged the gravity of that possibility but said he believes he is ready.

“Yes, things can always happen. Yes, terrible tragedies happen,” Vance said. “But I feel very confident the president is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term, and do great things for the American people.” He added that the 200 days he has spent in office so far have been an extraordinary form of preparation. “If, God forbid, something happened, I can’t think of better on-the-job training than what I’ve gotten.”

Last month, the White House released a memo from Sean Barbabella, the president’s physician, addressing public concern about two health-related observations: swelling in Trump’s legs and bruising on his hand captured in recent photographs. Barbabella’s memo explained that tests showed the president has “chronic venous insufficiency,” a common, non-threatening condition for individuals over the age of 70. As for the bruising, Barbabella attributed it to “minor soft tissue irritation” caused by frequent handshaking and daily aspirin use, the latter part of the president’s cardiovascular prevention routine.

Throughout the interview, Vance repeatedly steered conversation away from future ambitions and back to the administration’s current priorities. Whether he ultimately chooses to run for president, he said, will depend not on speculation but on the work he accomplishes today.

“For now,” he reiterated, “I’m focused on the job I have.”