TEHRAN- Vice President JD Vance’s popularity has plummeted in recent months, reaching what analysts describe as the lowest approval rating for any vice president at this stage of a first term in modern history.

According to an aggregate of national polls compiled by CNN data analyst Harry Enten, Vance’s net approval rating has fallen from a positive 3 points early in his tenure to a negative 18 points—a dramatic 21-point swing downward.

Speaking on CNN, Enten noted that Vance now ranks last among recent vice presidents at a comparable point in their time in office. For context, Kamala Harris had a net approval of minus 13 points, Mike Pence stood at minus 7, Joe Biden held a net positive of 4 points, and Dick Cheney enjoyed a strong net positive of 37 points at a similar stage.

“JD Vance is not doing too hot to trot at this point,” Enten said, adding that while vice presidents have generally become less popular over time, the depth of Vance’s decline stands out as historically the worst.

Vance was the head of the American delegation in the recent talks between Iran and the United States. Analysts believe that following Donald Trump's policies is one of the most important reasons for his declining popularity.

 They suggest the decline mirrors broader challenges facing the Trump administration, with Vance appearing to be “dragged down along with the president of the United States” amid the current political environment.

The erosion of early goodwill for the Ohio native and former senator highlights the volatile nature of public opinion in the early years of the administration. It remains unclear whether Vance’s numbers will stabilize or face further pressure as the White House advances its policy agenda heading into the 2026 midterms and beyond.