Social media users are reacting to an awkward moment between Donald Trump and JD Vance after the president stopped short of endorsing his vice president for the 2028 presidential election.
During a recent appearance at the White House, Trump was asked whether he would support JD if he decided to run for president, but his response was not exactly the ringing endorsement the vice president may have been hoping for. As cameras captured the exchange, the vice president’s cheeks appeared to turn bright red, prompting plenty of reactions online. Read more about the viral moment before.
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Donald Trump Says He & JD Vance Have Never Discussed A 2028 Endorsement In New Interview
The awkward exchange took place in the Oval Office on October 20th, when the president appeared at a White House event announcing a whistleblower reward program. With the vice president standing nearby, a reporter asked the president about JD's recent comments suggesting Trump would endorse him if he decided to run in 2028.
The 80-year-old did not offer his support, instead praising his former running mate while emphasizing that the two had not discussed the possibility.
"He's a very talented person, and he's a very good person, but we've literally, I don't think we've ever talked about it," the president said in a clip that can be seen here.
The Hillbilly Elegy author, whose cheeks appeared to turn red as he laughed, quickly chimed in to agree with the president, saying, "No, sir, I said that too."
The Apprentice star went on to say it was still too early to discuss the next presidential election, adding that the focus needed to remain on the upcoming midterms.
Social Media Users Can't Get Over JD's Reaction To Trump's Comments
Clips of the exchange quickly circulated online, with viewers zeroing in on the vice president's visibly red cheeks and his reaction to the president's comments. The moment sparked plenty of discussion about the uncomfortable position JD was put in as Trump publicly avoided a question about endorsing him for the White House.
One Instagram user called the moment, "Vance realizing it was all for nothing in real time," as another joked, "He just got rejected by his situationship."
"He looks like he's holding back tears," a user observed.
"This is awkward," a user wrote. "And I love it."
"Trump only cares about Trump," a user speculated.
"Dude is rethinking his whole existence," joked another, referring to JD.
"JD apparently didn't get the Trump 2028 memo," a user added.
