JD Vance Responds to Bombshell Susie Wiles Story
Vice President JD Vance responded to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles calling him a “conspiracy theorist” in a Vanity Fair article. Wiles also described Trump as having “an alcoholic’s personality,” called Budget Director Russell Vought a “right-wing absolute zealot,” and characterized Vance’s Trump support as politically expedient rather than principled.
At a Pennsylvania economic event, Vance acknowledged the label but redefined conspiracy theories as “something that was true six months before the media admitted it.” He cited opposition to masking young children during COVID-19 and claims about Biden’s cognitive fitness as examples he now frames as validated positions.
Vance suggested the administration will reduce media access following the Vanity Fair story, stating the White House should give “fewer interviews to mainstream media outlets.” He framed this as a lesson learned from Wiles’s candid remarks being published.
Despite the criticism, Vance defended Wiles’s loyalty to Trump, contrasting her with other officials who he claims say one thing publicly and act differently behind closed doors. He praised Wiles for never being disloyal to the president, positioning her as trustworthy despite her damaging comments to the press.