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Ben Shapiro says Vance sounded like a Democrat on Rogan’s podcast

Ben Shapiro said JD Vance’s podcast remarks strayed from conservative values, as he questioned whether the vice president can lead the GOP in 2028.

  • On Thursday, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro criticized Vice President Vance, claiming he sounded like a Democrat during a recent Joe Rogan podcast appearance and warning he wants a 2028 candidate who "doesn't mirror the Democrats."
  • The criticism followed Vance's podcast conversation with Rogan, where the vice president admitted the White House had "screwed up" the release of Epstein files and accused Israeli officials of "manipulating" U.S. public opinion regarding the war in Iran.
  • Delving into his critique on YouTube, Shapiro called the podcast takes "weird and concerning," writing he heard "Bernie Sanders' economics, Barack Obama's foreign policy, and Ro Khanna's conspiracy theories" before realizing it was Vance speaking.
  • Defending his ideological record, Vance asserted, "I have always been a conservative," and denied changing his fundamental principles amid ongoing party tensions ahead of the 2028 presidential cycle.
  • President Trump recently praised both Vance and Rubio, suggesting a joint GOP ticket for the next election, while analysts note Shapiro's influence has declined since The Daily Wire's peak audience in 2023.
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ussanews.com broke the news on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
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