Vice President-Elect JD Vance Undergoes Minor Surgery

Earlier in the day, Vance attended the swearing-in of senators at the U.S. Capitol.

Vice President e (R-Ohio) departs from the Senate Chambers during a vote in the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Dec. 18, 2024. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Vice President-elect JD Vance underwent a planned surgery after attending the kickoff to the new Congress, according to his spokesperson on Friday.

Vance was admitted to George Washington Hospital in the afternoon.