JD Vance's Baku Joke Sparks 2028 Presidential Buzz

• US Vice President JD Vance made a light-hearted remark about his wife, Usha Vance, during a diplomatic visit to Azerbaijan, sparking speculation about his 2028 political ambitions.
• Vance joked about Usha "getting ideas" after learning Azerbaijan's First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva also serves as Vice President.
• The visit to Azerbaijan was part of a regional trip focused on formalizing a US-brokered peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, following a 2025 agreement.
• Vance praised Azerbaijan's role in US-led security efforts and announced US cooperation to protect its territorial waters and ensure the peace agreement holds.
• President Trump and Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk have previously hinted at Vance's potential as a future presidential candidate.