UMVA has learned that Vice President JD Vance is set to make a historic appearance on ABC's "The View" on Tuesday, becoming just the third sitting vice president to join the daytime talk show's panel.
This highly anticipated move marks a significant moment in the show's history, as Vance will join all six co-hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro, to discuss his new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."
In a sit-down interview, Vance shared his approach to the appearance, emphasizing his commitment to engaging in earnest conversations, even with those whose views differ from his own. "It may be the optimist in me, but I just fundamentally think that most people — not everybody, but most people — even if I disagree with them, you ought to try to have a conversation with them," he said.
Vance's appearance on "The View" comes on the heels of the Trump administration's newly reached agreement with Iran, in which the vice president played a key role in negotiations. When asked how he was preparing for the interview, Vance said he was approaching it as an opportunity for a meaningful conversation.
"My job as Vice President of the United States is not just to talk to the people who voted for me, it's to talk to the people who didn't vote for me too," Vance stated. "We're going to go and try to have a good conversation. I hope they meet me halfway. I'm a little skeptical, but we'll see."
The upcoming episode marks a significant moment in the complex history between Vance and the show's hosts, who have repeatedly targeted both him and his wife since he was tapped as President Donald Trump's running mate. Co-host Joy Behar previously argued that Vance was selected to serve as vice president to be a "carbon copy" of Trump and would fail to bring in any new voters.
Co-host Ana Navarro once pointed out that others could have an opportunity to embarrass Vance prior to the vice-presidential debate last year. Vance will be the third sitting vice president to join the program and the first Republican vice president to do so, after appearances by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
"The View" had a total of 341 guests in 2025, with a predominantly liberal guest list. In a media appearance, co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said she plans to ask Vance about the financial incentives being proposed to Iran under the peace agreement. "He was, um, reportedly one of the chief negotiating partners. I just want to get some clarity," she said.
