Donald Trump vs JD Vance on the 12 Axes
Donald Trump is US President and JD Vance is his Vice President, both since January 2025. Their profiles line up on National identity, Protected trade, Order and Traditional morality, with Trump leaning more strongly toward Strength in foreign policy.
- Foreign policy
Donald Trump leans Strength (+60), JD Vance leans Strength (+20): 40 points apart.
- Culture
Both lean National identity: +80 and +75.
- Welfare
Both lean Self-reliant: +40 and +30.
- Security
Both lean Order: +70 and +60.
- Technology
Both lean Embrace: -50 and -40.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Donald Trump | JD Vance | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | +55 | +40 | 15 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | +25 | +10 | 15 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | +40 | +30 | 10 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | +60 | +45 | 15 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | +70 | +60 | 10 |
| StructureLocal to Central | +30 | No record | - |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | +40 | +60 | 20 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | No record | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | -50 | -40 | 10 |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | +80 | +75 | 5 |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | +85 | +75 | 10 |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | +60 | +20 | 40 |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Donald Trump and JD Vance?
On the 10 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 91% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Foreign policy.
Who is more economically left-wing, Donald Trump or JD Vance?
JD Vance sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 13 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Donald Trump or JD Vance?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), JD Vance leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 1 points on average.
