Vice President JD Vance to play key role with RNC to ‘fully enact MAGA mandate,’ grow GOP majority in 2026
JD Vance Appointed as RNC Finance Chair to Advance MAGA Agenda
EXCLUSIVE: Vice President JD Vance has been named the Republican National Committee’s finance chair, with a focus on implementing the MAGA mandate and expanding the Republican majority in Congress in 2026.
In a historic move, the RNC Executive Committee unanimously approved Vance’s appointment, making him the first sitting vice president to hold this position within the GOP.
JD Vance (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Vance expressed his commitment to strengthening Republican majorities in the upcoming elections, stating, “Everyone is laser-focused on growing our majorities in 2026, and we are going to aggressively fundraise to be ready for next year.”
Reflecting on President Trump’s previous electoral successes, Vance emphasized the need to uphold the MAGA mandate and uphold Trump’s vision for the country.
President Donald Trump (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
President Trump commended Vance’s appointment, stating, “JD will do a fantastic job as RNC Finance Chair. He knows how to fight and win tough races.”
RNC Chair Mike Whatley praised Vance as an embodiment of the American success story and highlighted his role in reshaping the GOP as a party representing working Americans.
Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Whatley expressed gratitude to outgoing National Finance Chair Richard “Duke” Buchan III for his service and support for President Trump, acknowledging his contributions to the party’s success in 2024.
Brooke Singman, a political correspondent for Fox News, contributed to this report.
