donald trump reportedly teased JD Vance And have given him a new royal surname. According to multiple insiders, the President is apparently not very happy with the Vice President’s initial preparations for his presidential campaign in 2028. Trump famously thought he might run for a third term, while J.D. Vance is waiting to become one of his potential successors.
Trump reportedly angry at JD Vance’s presidential ambitions
Donald Trump is reportedly calling J.D. Vance “Prince William,” according to multiple sources speaking with entertainment reporter Rob Shuter. naughty but nice substack,
In most contexts, comparisons to Britain’s royal family, who came in line to the throne after King Charles, would be flattering. A YouGov poll in 2025 Turns out Prince William of Wales has a favorable popularity rating of 62% and a surprising popularity rating of 99%. However, insiders say the nickname “Prince William” is “no compliment” to the vice president.
An insider says “JD should be very careful” as he assembles his campaign team for 2028 while Trump is only a year into his second term. “If Donald gets even the slightest shock, he will attack,” the source said. “Trump doesn’t tolerate successors — real or imagined.”
Reportedly, Trump is sensitive towards anyone trying to take the spotlight away from him and that includes JD Vance. A source warned, “Donald knows exactly what happens when challengers take over. He’s seen this movie before – and he always strikes first.”
Another insider agreed that Trump’s team is “watching every move” the vice president makes and that “in Trump’s world, ambition equals betrayal.” As one source said, “JD may think he’s planning a campaign. But Trump thinks he’s meeting a rival to the throne.”
On January 5, J.D. Vance responded to a reported attempted break-in at his home in Ohio, and the suspect was taken into custody by the Cincinnati Police Department.