Staff Reports
CBS News recently found itself in a quagmire of its own making after reaching out to Vice President JD Vance for a comment regarding his mother-in-law, Lakshmi Chilukuri. The network likely did not anticipate the backlash it would provoke. Vance, who is well known for his directness and trademark biting humor, didn’t pull any punches in calling out CBS for their audacious “harassment” of Chilukuri and made it abundantly clear where he stands on the matter.
The story in question revolves around Chilukuri’s role in advocating for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies at the University of California, San Diego. The implication was that Vance, as a supposed bad son-in-law, was on a crusade to dismantle his mother-in-law’s life’s work. But in true Vance fashion, the Vice President turned what could have been a damaging narrative on its head. He boldly asserted his pride in the current administration’s efforts to eliminate what he labels as “racist DEI policies,” a statement that sent a clear message to CBS: don’t mess with him or his family.
While Vance recognized that he and his mother-in-law do not see eye-to-eye on DEI, he also highlighted the universal challenge of differing opinions within families. Instead of engaging in a petty feud, he chose to focus on the positive attributes of his mother-in-law, reinforcing his love and respect for her as a person and as a family member. This sensible approach stands in stark contrast to CBS’s intentions, which seemed more interested in creating drama than in responsible reporting.
CBS Asked JD Vance for a Comment About His Mother-in-Law for a Hit Piece – They Probably Wish They Hadn’thttps://t.co/mZH0qzOFxV
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Vance didn’t stop there; he issued a pointed critique towards CBS, suggesting that their willingness to go after his mother-in-law was merely a tactic to launch an attack on President Trump. The Vice President’s history with the network is far from cordial; he has engaged in heated exchanges with CBS reporters who have attempted to undermine his policy positions. In one debate, he cheekily reminded a moderator of the agreed-upon rules while simultaneously catching the network off-guard with his sharp rebuttals.
In another memorable moment, during an interview with the same network, Vance delivered a line that went viral as he dismissed a debate on the particulars of a terrorist plot by an illegal immigrant. His blunt response underscored a growing sense of frustration among many Americans regarding immigration issues. This isn’t just a political disagreement; it reflects a broader sentiment that many citizens share: concern about the integrity of national security.
The question remains: how many more missteps will CBS make in its attempts to take down Vice President JD Vance? As he continues to attract attention—and not just of the favorable kind—the struggle between conservative values and liberal media narratives remains at the forefront of public discourse. The current administration is going strong in its efforts to challenge and dismantle the left’s agenda, and Vance is just one characteristic example of that fight. The radical left may want to take note: poking the bear often leads to unforeseen consequences.
