During a closed-door session at the Texas Republican Party convention, Vice President JD Vance was met with chants of "48" from attendees—basically hailing him as the "next president." The number 48 refers to Vance potentially becoming the 48th President of the United States if he wins the 2028 election.

What Happened

The "48" chants broke out during Vance's speech at the private Texas gathering, part of the GOP convention. The moment was a clear public show of support from some Republican insiders for the current vice president.

The Crypto Angle

JD Vance is widely seen as one of the most pro-crypto politicians in Trump's circle. He holds BTC and has repeatedly called for more crypto-friendly regulation. Back in May 2025 at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, Vance said the crypto industry "finally has an ally and defender in the White House."