Newly released messages raise questions about JD Vance’s claims regarding former President Donald Trump. Vance provides The Washington Post with a string of direct communications in which he sharply criticizes Trump. This runs counter to his recent depiction of Trump as a capable leader. These disclosures cast doubt on Vance's account of his conversion to Trumpism following his administration's accomplishments.
Vance asked people not to evaluate him based on remarks he made in the past when running for the Senate in 2021. He labeled Trump a “cynical a**hole” and “America’s Hitler.” Notwithstanding these comments, Vance said he regretted his earlier opinions. He declared that Trump was a terrific president and admitted to have supported him in the 2020 election.
On the other hand, it appears from the recently discovered communications that Vance was critical of Trump both before and throughout the 2020 campaign. He attacked Trump's inability to implement economic populism in February 2020. As one instance, he pointed to an inconsistent China policy. Vance projected in June 2020 that Joe Biden will win the election against Donald Trump. Later on, he made up the story that Democrats had stolen Trump's election.
Vance said that "Emperor Trump" had offered him a job in his government, which he had turned down, further muddling his position. This data calls into doubt Vance's prior accusations over his level of dedication to Trump's goals.
William Martin, the spokesperson for Vance, defended the politician in reaction to the Post's article. He asserted that Vance was not criticizing Trump. Rather, he attacked the establishment Republicans who stood in the way of Trump's populist plans. Martin voiced his belief that Republicans in the present day are more in line with Trump's views.
Josh McLaurin, Vance's old roommate from law school, expressed his worries about the man. He called Vance a “hypocrite” for adopting Trump's worldview. According to McLaurin, Vance appears to want more institutional destruction than the average Republican.