JD Vance is attempting to write his political future. His boss has other ideas

US Vice President JD Vance released a memoir titled "Communion" in June positioning himself as a devout Catholic and family man distinct from President Donald Trump, even as he mentions Trump 40 times approvingly in the book. At 41, Vance is subtly distancing himself from Trump's unpopular policies while building his own political brand ahead of a potential 2028 presidential bid, though Trump has hinted he may prefer Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a successor. The book details Vance's conversion from a Trump critic to a loyal administration official, framing the shift as policy-driven rather than opportunistic.