Staff Reports
Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio has found himself on the fast track to gaining trust and respect from Donald Trump, all thanks to his uncanny ability to handle the media like a seasoned pro. Vance has taken to the airwaves with a vigor that would make even the most seasoned politicians pale in comparison. Over the weekend, he tackled three consecutive interviews on the channel most beloved by the left—CNN. Ah yes, nothing like a little Media Crossfire to show what a true Republican warrior can do.
While Vance was busy interrogating the liberal media machine, Vice President Kamala Harris was off hiding somewhere, having taken only a handful of questions from the press. It appears the vice president is sticking to her favorite pastime: avoiding tough questions from reporters. Vance’s blitz not only took her to task but also quashed any lingering doubts about his ability to stand strong against her nonsense after some initial jitters upon being selected as Trump’s running mate.
JD Vance dominated the CNN interview!
Vance was the right pick.
I cannot wait for the VP debate.
He’s going to mop the floor with Walz. #TrumpVance2024 pic.twitter.com/Fqm2RHyhVy
— Craiglong45 (@craiglong45) August 11, 2024
Vance, who served in the Marines, has taken a page out of the swift boat playbook, launching volleys at Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The GOP gave him high-fives (metaphorically speaking) for daring to confront Harris on the tarmac, all while he threw some jabs about Walz’s military past. In a memorable and cheeky moment, Vance pointedly suggested he swung by to check out his “future plane,” proving that humor is often the best weapon in politics—especially when engaging a crowd of reporters itching for a soundbite.
According to a strategist close to Vance, the Republican narratives of the past week couldn’t have been clearer: the spotlight was on Walz’s alleged “stolen valor” and Harris’s conspicuous absence from the media. And who was leading the charge? None other than J.D. Vance himself. Despite initial skepticism over Trump’s choice of Vance, the former president looks to have made a solid call, with Vance showcasing the kind of calmness in front of hostile media that Republicans long for in a surrogate.
Vance, in these early stages, has taken on significant responsibilities as Trump’s “policy attack dog.” His main aim is to go on the offensive against the Democrats while remaining a trustworthy sidekick to Trump. This isn’t an easy task, as Vance needs to balance the act of smoothing over the rough edges of the former president’s bluster without stepping in it himself. When Trump stirred the pot with comments about Harris’s identity, Vance swiftly intervened to clarify that the remarks were a critique of her inconsistent policy stances and not an attack on her race. The art of political fencing is alive and well.
With the election sprinting toward its November finish line, Vance is expected to maintain his aggressive media presence. After all, if there’s one thing that can rally the conservative base, it’s a good old-fashioned counteroffensive against the Democrat establishment. Vance seems ready for the challenge, gearing up for a three-month blitz that will likely have him front and center—bringing the fight to the Democrats and ensuring that Trump’s agenda is front and center in the national conversation. The race is heating up, and Vance looks set to be in the thick of it.
