Vance ramps up his clout in Trump world

[Dulcinea]

(The Hill) Vice President Vance’s clout is on the rise, taking on the role of pot stirrer at the White House and on the world stage.

His attack dog role was on full display during an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky when Vance confronted the foreign leader, calling him disrespectful and demanding appreciation for the billions in aid the U.S. has provided the country during its war with Russia.

Vance’s more aggressive stance – including his ruffling of feathers in Europe and a visit to the southern border – follows weeks of tech billionaire Elon Musk in the spotlight, who at times has even surpassed President Trump for attention.

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[Walleye]

1. Part of our problem is the media is now the entertainment media

They report on the United States government as if it were a reality show or professional wrestling or something. The news people do not take their responsibility seriously. Pretty much like the Republicans in Congress and by the time they do, it’ll be too late.

[Aristus]

2. I don't think he has any real clout.

If Trump dies, Vance will probably blither and bloviate, but I don't think he'll ever earn the kind of poisonous, corrosive loyalty that the Trumpanzees have for their shit-flinging monkey-god.