Washington DC, Aug. 29 -- United States Vice President JD Vance on Thursday appeared to have indicated that he would take over as the President if a "tragedy" strikes, USA Today has reported.

Vance, 41, who is among the youngest Vice Presidents to have served in the US, told USA Today that his current role has prepared him to take over Trump's office if a tragedy struck.

"God forbid there's a terrible tragedy, I can't think of better on-the-job training than what I've gotten over the last 200 days," Vance said, touting Trump's "incredibly good health" and added that he expects the president to serve a full term.

Trump said earlier this month that Vance is the most likely heir to his MAGA movement, but Vance continued to brush off specu...