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JD Vance's Approval Plummets Amid Controversial Endorsement

4/13/2026

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JD Vance is the least popular vice president on record, with approval 18 points underwater, according to CNN analyst Harry Enten.
Vance's popularity has fallen since taking office in January 2025.
His endorsement of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who lost his re-election bid, drew criticism.
Newsom mocked Vance, per Enten's warning about broader issues within the Trump administration.

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JD Vance is the least popular vice president on record, with approval 18 points underwater, according to CNN analyst Harry Enten.
Vance's popularity has fallen since taking office in January 2025.
His endorsement of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who lost his re-election bid, drew criticism.
Newsom mocked Vance, per Enten's warning about broader issues within the Trump administration.