JD Vance, Vice President of Donald Trump, offered rare insight into Trump’s governing and negotiating approach, stressing that strategic ambiguity is central to how the president operates.

According to Vance, President Trump never publicly states what he plans to do, keeps even close observers guessing about his decisions, and deliberately avoids revealing his negotiating cards. Vance said this is not accidental, but a calculated tactic designed to preserve leverage, keep adversaries off balance, and maximize US bargaining power on the global stage.

The remarks reinforce Trump’s long-standing reputation as an unconventional leader who rejects predictable diplomacy in favor of pressure, surprise, and personal control over decision-making. Allies and adversaries alike, Vance implied, are forced to react rather than anticipate — a dynamic the administration views as a strategic advantage.