WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice President JD Vance offered a personal reflection on his unexpected rise to the nation’s second-highest office, saying he remains humbled by the opportunity to serve alongside President Donald Trump.

“I never take this for granted,” Vance said. “When I sit in the Oval Office with President Trump, I constantly remind myself I wasn’t supposed to be here. I’m here by the grace of God and a lot of really good relatives — people who stuck by me.”

Vance, who has often spoken about his modest upbringing and family influences, credited both faith and support from loved ones for shaping his path. His remarks underscored a recurring theme in his political career: resilience, gratitude, and the role of personal relationships in his success.