Vice President J.D. Vance told USA Today on Thursday that he is prepared to assume the presidency if something were to happen to President Donald Trump.
Speaking candidly about the possibility, Vance said, “Yes, things can always happen. Yes, terrible tragedies happen. And if, God forbid, there’s a terrible tragedy, I can’t think of better on-the-job training than what I’ve gotten over the last 200 days.”
Vance, who has served as vice president for just over six months, stressed that he has full confidence in Trump’s health and leadership.
“I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is gonna serve out the remainder of his term, and do great things for the American people,” he said.
Trump, 79, is the oldest person to hold the presidency, which has led to scrutiny of his health and stamina.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed concerns about bruising seen on the president’s hands, noting that the issue was attributed to “minor soft tissue irritation” from frequent handshaking and aspirin use, per the New York Post.
Presidential physician memos confirmed there were no signs of deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, heart failure, or other systemic illness.
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