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JD Vance Responds to Susie Wiles' Vanity Fair Comments on Trump Cabinet

USA TODAYDecember 16, 20255 min20,249 views
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JD Vance's Response to "Conspiracy Theorist" Label

  • 🎯 JD Vance addressed comments made by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in a Vanity Fair interview, where she reportedly called him a "conspiracy theorist of a decade" and questioned his transformation from Trump opponent to VP.
  • πŸ’‘ Vance humorously embraced the label, stating he is a conspiracy theorist but only believes in those that turn out to be true, citing examples like masking children, Joe Biden's perceived inability to do his job, and the jailing of political opponents.
  • πŸ—£οΈ He suggested that a "conspiracy theory" is often just a truth that the media takes time to admit.

Behind-the-Scenes at the Trump Administration

  • πŸ‘Ÿ Vance shared a personal anecdote about President Trump ordering shoes for him and Marco, highlighting Trump's public persona being consistent with his private actions.
  • 🀝 He contrasted this with many in Washington who say one thing privately and do another behind the scenes.
  • 🌟 Vance expressed admiration for Susie Wiles, emphasizing her loyalty and consistency, stating she is the same person in private as she is in public and never subverts the President's will.

The Role of a White House Staffer

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Vance stressed that staffers are there to effectuate the will of the American people and follow the orders of the Commander-in-Chief.
  • βœ… He believes Wiles' loyalty makes her the best White House Chief of Staff the President could have.

Media Relations and Gratitude

  • πŸ“° Vance concluded by suggesting that a lesson from the Vanity Fair article is to give fewer interviews to mainstream media outlets.
  • πŸ™ He expressed gratitude for his current role, acknowledging the efforts of those who helped him get there and vowing to work daily to ensure a safe and prosperous life for Americans.
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