Watch Live: Vice President JD Vance takes podium for White House press briefing

He previously was one of many administration officials who took turns filling in for Leavitt while she was on maternity leave.

Published: September 3, 2026 1:30pm

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday is set to take the podium for the White House press briefing, marking his first return to the podium since Karoline Leavitt left the post of press secretary.

He previously was one of many administration officials who took turns filling in for Leavitt while she was on maternity leave.

You can watch the event in the player above or by clicking here.

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