The Vance Daily

THE VANCE DAILY - April 18, 2026

Vice President JD Vance is taking on his first major diplomatic assignment as the U.S. negotiator with Iran while facing questions about his 2028 presidential ambitions.

Vance Takes Lead on Iran Negotiations: The Vice President has been assigned his first major global diplomatic test as the primary U.S. negotiator in talks with Iran following Trump's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is "open for business."

Iowa Campaign Stop Scheduled: Vance will travel to Iowa to campaign alongside Representative Zach Nunn, continuing his political activities in the early primary state.

TPUSA Event Disrupted by Security Concerns: Turning Point USA's Erika Kirk skipped a planned Vance event citing security threats, later appearing with Trump at a separate Arizona gathering instead.

2028 Presidential Speculation Intensifies: Republican donors are reportedly eyeing Vance's potential 2028 presidential campaign as Kamala Harris hints at her own possible run.

H-1B Visa System Under Scrutiny: Vance declared there is "a lot of fraud" in the H-1B visa system following viral exposés about the guest worker program.

Left vs Right: Left-leaning outlets are focusing on questions about Vance's effectiveness and diminishing political returns, while right-leaning sources highlight his stance on immigration fraud and his role in addressing Big Tech concerns. Both sides are covering his Iran negotiations, though with different emphasis on his diplomatic capabilities.

All times Eastern. Updates at VanceDaily.com.