Staff Reports
The media’s favorite pastime seems to be fabricating narratives of discord within the Republican ranks, especially when it involves former President Donald Trump. Their latest target? Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, who has become the subject of unwarranted scrutiny since his unveiling alongside Trump for the 2024 election. Audaciously, critics have jumped on a statement made by former Trump aide Anthony Scaramucci, who claimed Vance is “in trouble” for, brace yourselves, attracting too much attention. If anyone doubts the lengths some will go to undermine Trump’s campaign, this is a prime example.
Scaramucci, famously known for his brief and spectacular failure as White House communications director, is now peddling the idea that Vance’s positive media coverage is somehow a bad thing. It’s the kind of odd logic that makes one wonder if he’s in denial about his own past. Apparently, Vance’s “negative approval ratings” have ruffled Trump’s feathers, and the truth is that the media has done a bang-up job turning Vance into a piñata for their relentless bashing—so much for the idea that compliments are a problem for Trump.
Scaramucci To J.D. Vance: If You're Watching, You Need To Shave Your Beard. Trump Doesn't Like Beards.
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— ETM (@1exposethemedia) May 14, 2024
According to Scaramucci, the only good place for Vance is behind the curtain, out of the spotlight, so as not to “get blown up.” This is a peculiar take coming from someone whose claim to fame is a two-week stint that apparently failed to prepare him for a more enduring role in politics. If anything, Vance has shown he can stand his ground, and listening to someone who couldn’t even handle a job that lasted a fortnight doesn’t inspire much confidence.
In an interesting twist, co-host Katty Kay on the same podcast added a slightly more optimistic view regarding Trump’s relationship with Vance. She suggested that Trump’s initial discomfort with Vance was fading due to the senator’s ability to act as a staunch defender of the former president. However, the official campaign line claims Trump is happy with Vance for now, leading to the burning question: will this harmonious relationship last? The media’s eager anticipation of discord certainly suggests they hope otherwise.
While the criticism of Vance’s perceived unpopularity may be true—his approval rating sits at a rather dismal -9.5—the media continues to overlook the reality that they’ve taken aim at him since day one. This makes him the least popular vice presidential candidate in modern history, which seems more a testament to biased media attacks rather than any significant issue on Vance’s part. When Sarah Palin and Tim Kaine are laughing at your low ratings from the sidelines, it’s clear the media machine is working overtime.
In light of Scaramucci’s recent podcast musings, a campaign spokesman humorously dismissed his input by comparing it to “an expired ham sandwich.” One can only hope that the media will finally tire of their incessant need to create rifts where none exist. For now, JD Vance is securing his position as part of what many hope will soon be a triumphant return to the White House. The real concern, it appears, lies not with Vance, but with the persistent, insecure critics lurking in the shadows.
