With Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) now confirmed as former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate, attention inevitably shifts to a significant liability in his candidacy: his extensive history of vehemently attacking and condemning Trump.
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow unearthed a trove of damning clips where Vance didn’t just criticize, but denounced Trump as unfit for office, a “moral disaster,” and even compared him to “America’s Hitler.”
He also declared he would vote for his dog or a third-party candidate rather than support the “monster” that is Trump.
But fast forward to today, and Vance’s tune has drastically changed. Now a U.S. senator elected on a hardline MAGA platform, Vance has not only abandoned his previous convictions but has also blamed Democrats for an assassination attempt on Trump, insinuating their criticism incited the violence.
This stunning reversal raises serious questions about Vance’s integrity and true convictions. His willingness to discard his once vehement criticisms of Trump in exchange for political favor reveals a glaring hypocrisy. Vance’s journey from condemning Trump to embracing him serves as a poignant example of how quickly principles can be sacrificed at the altar of ambition and how quickly principles can be discarded in pursuit of power.
Watch Rachel Maddow’s segment below:
