Vance lists four things he has in common with Nixon: ‘Sounds like JD Vance’

By David Zimmermann

Published June 25, 2026 6:50pm ET Updated June 25, 2026 6:50pm ET

Vice President JD Vance praised former President Richard Nixon as a “character in history” with whom he’s “fascinated,” saying he personally liked the 37th president for the similarities they shared in public office.

“A young senator, vice president, writes some bestselling books, is hated by the media — it kind of sounds like JD Vance,” he said of himself. “I’ve always liked Richard Nixon.”