Vice President JD Vance recently made a striking assertion on "Special Report with Bret Baier," suggesting that the Democratic Party's de facto leader is President Donald Trump.
This claim stems from the Democrats' persistent opposition to Trump, which Vance argues has become their defining characteristic.
As reported by WND, since President Trump's victory in November, the Democratic Party has struggled with its public image and appears to lack a clear leader or cohesive message. During his conversation with Fox News' Bret Baier, Vance was asked whether he sees Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the potential new face of the party. Vance humorously responded, "President AOC, the stuff of nightmares, Bret, thank you. Youve ruined my sleep for this evening."
Baier further inquired about Vance's thoughts on the Democratic Party's leadership following Trump's defeat of former Vice President Kamala Harris and unsuccessful Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz. Vance replied, "I think to the extent the Democrats have a leader, Donald J. Trump is the leader of the Democratic Party. Because theyre just against everything that he does." He emphasized the Democrats' opposition to Trump's initiatives, such as revitalizing American manufacturing and deporting illegal aliens, including violent criminals. "But any time Donald Trump does anything, they have this emotional response, they have to be against," Vance added.
The Democratic Party's internal challenges are further highlighted by a CNN/SSRS poll conducted in March, which revealed a significant drop in their approval rating to 29%, the lowest on record. This marks a 20-point decline since January 2021. The poll also found that over 30% of respondents could not identify a Democratic leader who "best reflects the core values" of the party. Among those who could, 10% named Ocasio-Cortez, 9% selected Harris, 8% chose Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, and 6% mentioned House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Vance expressed skepticism about the Democratic Party's ability to present constructive governance ideas, stating, "Whenever Donald J. Trump does something, they react negatively to it. They dont have real leadership." He suggested that the Democrats' anti-Trump stance would ultimately shape the political landscape leading up to the 2028 elections. "I think its why Im not too concerned about 2028 because if I wake up in a fantasy world where the Democrats actually have constructive ideas about how to govern this country, thatll actually be a good thing," Vance remarked.
As the 2026 midterms approach and the 2028 general election looms, speculation abounds regarding potential Democratic contenders for the presidential nomination. Among those rumored to be considering a run are California Governor Gavin Newsom and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The Democratic Party's future direction remains uncertain, with its leadership and core values under scrutiny.
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