'If There's A Terrible Tragedy...': JD Vance Praises Trump’s Health, But Says 'Ready To Step In'

Last Updated:August 29, 2025, 07:58 IST

JD Vance said he is prepared to step in as President if needed but stressed that Donald Trump remains in “incredible good health” and full of energy.

US Vice President JD Vance (Photo: AP)

US Vice President JD Vance has said he is prepared to take charge as the President of the country if an unforeseen tragedy were to strike President Donald Trump, while emphasising that Donald Trump remains in good health and full of energy.

Speaking about the President’s work ethic, Vance praised Trump’s ability to remain highly active and engaging. He underlined that his own experience in office so far has given him the right kind of preparation to step in if ever required.

Speaking to USA Today on Thursday, Vance said, “The President (Donald Trump) is in incredible good health, he’s got incredible energy."

“While most of the people who work around the President are younger than he is, I think we find that he actually is the last person who goes to sleep, he’s the last person taking phone calls. He is the first person who wakes up and the first person making phone calls in the morning," Vance said.

“So, yes, things can always happen, terrible tragedies happen, but I’m very confident that the President of the United States is in good shape, he’s gonna serve the remainder of his term and do great things for the American people," the US President said.

“And if God forbid there’s a terrible tragedy, I can’t think of a better on-the-job training than what I’ve got in the last 200 days," he added.

Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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