Vance rose to national fame with the 2016 publication of his memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” He was elected to the Senate in 2022 and has become one of the staunchest champions of the former president’s “Make America Great Again” agenda, particularly on trade, foreign policy and immigration. The relationship between Vance and Trump has been symbiotic.

After Brett Baier asked Trump if he saw Vance as his successor, the president quickly said, "No," though he conceded his vice president was "very capable."

I’ve had a great help with Elon Musk, who’s been terrific,’ he said, before adding he trusts the tech billionaire