Here’s a detailed profile of the Vice President of the United States as of November 2025:
Who is the Vice President
- Name: James David “J. D.” Vance (Wikipedia)
- Sworn in: January 20, 2025 (Wikipedia)
- He is the 50th Vice President of the United States. (Wikipedia)
Background & Biography
- Formerly a U.S. Senator from Ohio. (The National)
- Before entering politics, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps in a non‑combat role. (Deutsche Welle)
- Education: Graduated from Ohio State University and Yale Law School. (Deutsche Welle)
- He has also worked in venture capital. (Deutsche Welle)
Role, Powers & Significance
- The Vice President is the first in the presidential line of succession: if the President dies, resigns, or is incapacitated, the VP takes over. (Deutsche Welle)
- Presides over the U.S. Senate and has a tie‑breaking vote when Senate votes are tied. (Wikipedia)
- Supporting diplomatic and political duties: e.g. representing the U.S. in foreign affairs, policy discussions, public events. (Wikipedia)
- Emerging as a significant figure in the Republican Party, potentially being positioned as a high‑profile leader for the future. (Deutsche Welle)