Vice President JD Vance has stepped in as guest host of The Charlie Kirk Show, opening with glowing praise for Kirk’s role in shaping his political journey.

“He was a CRITICAL part of getting Donald Trump elected as President, getting me elected as Vice President, and so much of our success over the last seven months is due to his efforts,” Vance told listeners.

Vance added: “I owe so much to Charlie... it’s such an honor to have people show me texts where Charlie said, ‘we want JD to be the VP nominee.’”

The moment highlights the close relationship between the Vice President and the conservative commentator, underscoring Kirk’s growing influence within Trump’s political orbit.