CNN Panel Praises JD Vance's June 16 Media Blitz as Goldberg Rebuts 'Admiration Society'
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 21
CNN Panel Praises JD Vance's June 16 Media Blitz as Goldberg Rebuts 'Admiration Society'
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 21
Summary
CNN panelists on Saturday praised JD Vance’s recent TV run, calling his on-camera “glow up” impressive and crediting him with handling a week of tough interviews effectively.
The praise followed appearances tied to two goals: promoting his memoir “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,” released June 16, and defending the Trump administration’s memorandum of understanding with Iran.
ABC’s “The View” drew particular notice, with former Harris aide Jamal Simmons saying Vance deserved credit for entering a likely hostile setting and facing sharp questioning.
Jonah Goldberg broke with the panel, arguing Vance often looks strong by reframing opponents’ positions and relying on false premises rather than winning on the facts.
The exchange underscored Vance’s growing role as a public defender of Trump’s agenda, with his media style itself becoming part of the political story.