A sitting vice president refers to the individual who is currently holding the office of vice president in a government, particularly in the context of the United States.
The vice president serves as the second-in-command to the president and is elected alongside the president during a national election. This role involves significant responsibilities, including presiding over the Senate and casting a vote in case of a tie. Additionally, the vice president often represents the president in diplomatic matters and may take on specific tasks or initiatives as assigned by the president.
Being a sitting vice president means being actively engaged in governmental affairs and supporting the administration’s policies and goals. Their term lasts for four years and can be renewed if the president is re-elected.