JD Vance shares who his closest allies are in the Trump administration

Politics
22 Aug 2025 • 6:50 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Vice President JD Vance was a bit hesitant to reveal his closest allies within the Trump administration during a recent interview on Fox News.
  • Vance identified Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as his best friends at work, initially expressing reluctance to name individuals to avoid insulting others.
  • He praised Rubio as a close friend and effective Secretary of State, a sentiment reciprocated by Rubio, who has publicly lauded Vance.
  • President Trump has also noted the close friendship, suggesting that Vance and Rubio could run on the same ticket for the White House next time around.
  • Vance also defended Hegseth, stating he is doing a great job despite controversies, which Vance attributed to efforts by the 'DC swamp' to undermine him.

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