Vance could face 2028 challenge in addressing corruption

Vice President Vance’s role as President Trump’s chief defender poses a growing challenge as the administration faces mounting perceptions of inside dealing and corruption. 

Vance on Monday said the idea of Trump using the White House for personal enrichment was “laughable” and, during a CBS News town hall over the weekend, he said he doesn’t see evidence of corruption. That puts him increasingly out of step with most voters, including an expanding segment of Republicans.

Six in 10 respondents to a recent Fox News survey said they were extremely concerned about government corruption, putting it ahead of other key issues like inflation and healthcare.

Nearly 2 in 3 Americans say Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, according to a new Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll. It found that most of the increase over the past year comes from Republicans and independents who lean Republican — a 12-point difference from September 2025.

“What else are you supposed to say?” one GOP strategist told The Hill. “Whether you do or you don’t, you’re still never going to say yes.”

“I see what the polls are saying, but the polls may change completely on this issue, and it’s an issue that bedevils both parties,” the strategist said.

Trump has seen a net worth increase since his win in 2024, as his family has made money from cryptocurrency ventures and his own stock trades.

Trump’s annual financial disclosure, released in late June, showed the president made more than $1 billion from his........

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