JD Vance hospitalised after Senate swearing-in; Will VP-elect's surgery impact his inauguration?

JD Vance was hospitalised for a minor sinus surgery on Friday after attending the Senate's swearing-in ceremony.

Published on: Jan 4, 2025, 21:20:06 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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US Vice President-elect JD Vance was hospitalised for a minor sinus surgery on Friday after attending the Senate's swearing-in ceremony. The surgery was conducted at George Washington Hospital in Washington, as per Fox News.

JD Vance's most recent surgery is unlikely to interfere with his chance to become vice president. (AP)

In a statement to The Hill, Vance's spokesperson William Martin said: “The Vice President-elect is having long-planned, minor sinus surgery.” He confirmed that he will be back to work a day after the surgery.

Vance to becomes youngest US VP after Richard Nixon

This medical operation takes place just weeks before Vance's inauguration as vice president that is set to take place on January 20 alongside President-elect Donald Trump.

After his inauguration, Vance, 40, will become the youngest US VP since Richard Nixon, who was the same age when he took charge in 1953.

Before being hospitalised, Vance attended the Senate and met new Republican senators Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania as they sworn into the office. Expressing his support for them on social media, Vance congratulated both the senators. “I was proud to stand with [Sen. Bernie Moreno] and [Dave McCormick] as they were sworn into the US Senate.”

Vance currently serves as a senator from Ohio, and he is yet to declared his date for his resignation. Following his resignation, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will name his temporary replacement. The temporary appointment will work until a special election in November decides who will fill the rest of Vance's term, which ends in 2028.

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Will Vance's surgery impact his inauguration as US VP?

Vance's most recent surgery is unlikely to interfere with his chance to become vice president. His prompt return to work suggests a successful recuperation, keeping him on schedule for the impending inauguration.

Vance was beaming as he stood a few feet away from US VP Kamala Harris as she administered the oath to Moreno and the other senators, which included her mispronouncing the Pledge of Allegiance.

Both Harris and Vance did not interact with each other, but they both smiled and greeted the newly sworn-in senators.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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