Vance vs the Narrative | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Vice President JD Vance is at the center of a social media firestorm over alleged policy moves that diverge from President Trump’s stance — but his team dismisses it as a coordinated smear aimed at sabotaging his 2028 run. Triggered by his Joe Rogan interview, critics focus on his Middle East views, especially Iran, while Vance’s camp argues his approval ratings remain locked with Trump’s — proving the attacks aren’t resonating with GOP voters. Allies call the criticism “inauthentic,” suspecting it’s orchestrated by Washington elites, and warn it could backfire by amplifying Vance’s populist…