Archive · 23 Dec 2025
JD Vance Trains with Navy SEALs
JD Vance, the US Vice President, recently trained with Navy SEALs at their base in California.
He did tough exercises like running on sand, climbing ropes and nets, and carrying heavy logs for 90 minutes.
Even though the SEALs went easy on him, he felt very tired afterward.
JD Vance is a former Marine and has been seen supporting the idea of high military standards.
This training is part of a bigger trend where officials in the Trump administration are spending more time with soldiers.
JD Vance was the only one with a beard during the training, which he mentioned because Marines usually don't have beards.
This event shows how some leaders want to connect with the military and promote fitness.
JD Vance completed a 90-minute intense workout with Navy SEALs at their base in California.
The training involved classic SEAL conditioning drills like running on sand, rope and net climbing, and log-carrying.
Vance shared images and reflections from the workout on X, formerly Twitter.
He praised the SEALs for their high standards and expressed gratitude for their service.
This event is part of a broader trend in the Trump administration where officials engage directly with troops.
- Who
- JD Vance, US Vice President and former Marine Corps veteran
- What
- Completed a 90-minute intense physical training session with US Navy SEALs
- When
- 22 December
- Where
- Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California
- Why
- To embrace military fitness and send a political message of respect for soldiers
- Person
- JD Vance
- Activity
- Training with Navy SEALs
- Location
- Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Exercises
- Running on sand, rope and net climbing, log-carrying
- Military Background
- US Marine Corps veteran, served from 2003 to 2007
- Trend
- Trump administration officials engaging with troops
- Beard
- Only participant with a beard during training
