JD Vance is officially Donald Trump’s right-hand man, but their relationship has long had its tensions. Now, a hushed meeting between Vance and media titan Rupert Murdoch in June 2025 has triggered fresh speculation that Vance may be quietly distancing himself from President Donald Trump.

Less than a year into his second term, questions are already being raised about whether Donald Trump will remain president through the end of 2025. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has