JD Vance cancels Minnesota trip on administration fraud inquiry

Vice President JD Vance has canceled a scheduled trip to Minnesota for an announcement on administration fraud investigations, according to reports from FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul and the Washington Examiner. The Washington Examiner and Audacy both reported that Vance was scheduled to make an appearance on Friday to address an anti-fraud task force. The Tri-City Herald reported that Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel will fill in for Vance during the visit. [1][2][3][4][5][6]

The Washington Examiner and Audacy reported that the cancellation followed President Donald Trump's decision to cancel in-person rallies in Iowa and Kansas. Trump rescheduled those events into tele-rallies, stating that the remote format allows for a broader reach. The Washington Examiner noted that it remains unclear why the vice president canceled his in-person trip. [1][5]

Vance has served as the 50th vice president of the United States since January 20, 2025, after winning the 2024 presidential election alongside Donald Trump. Before taking executive office, Vance represented Ohio as a United States senator from 2023 to 2025. [7]