Vice President-elect J.D. Vance underwent minor sinus surgery on Friday at George Washington Hospital. The operation, described as long-planned, was announced shortly after its completion.
William Martin, a spokesperson for Vance, stated, “The Vice President-elect is having long-planned, minor sinus surgery and will be back at work tomorrow.”
Before his procedure, Vance fulfilled his Senate duties by attending the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected senators. Among those sworn in were Republicans Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Vance shared his congratulations.
Moreno’s victory in November marked the end of Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown’s tenure in Ohio, further solidifying Republican gains in the Senate.
As Vice President-elect, Vance is poised to play a central role in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. His experience as a U.S. Senator will likely influence how he approaches his responsibilities, which extend beyond traditional vice-presidential duties.
“He’s going to be involved in a lot of decisions that the president makes,” said Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia. “It won’t be just ones that are interacting in between the Hill and the White House.”
An unnamed source close to Vance elaborated on his potential role: