JD Vance Gets Real About His Tough Childhood and Addiction

[@walcourier4074]

I thought this guy was supposed to be super "WEIRD"? He seems very smart and down to Earth to me.

[@Theminimountaindog]

He’s stable… It’s weird 😂

[@motherbear327]

The weird narrative didn't work. They dropped it. Now they're back to Trump being a fascist. They also dropped the felony word. Didn't work. 😅

[@rickandteribedell4350]

He's great and could be our president one day

[@megacatsupreme466]

@walcourier4047 the media will lie, cheat, slander and steal to help the Harris/Walz admin win the election

[@Amero2323]

Handsome son of a gun, too.

[@MS-mi4mv]

The contrast between the candidates is absolutely mind-blowing.

[@JJ-cc7gx]

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Klaus Schwab: FAMINE George Soros: CONQUEST Dick/Liz Cheney: WAR KAMALA HARRIS: PESTILENCE

[@nickthinks1]

Theo’s not a candidate - he’s the host.

[@lv2flynvy]

@@nickthinks1 They were referring to the VP candidates, Walz and Vance, not Theo.

[@MS-mi4mv]

@@nickthinks1 i know who Theo is, the difference between Walz & Vance, Harris & Trump is what is so crazy

[@noahbrooksphoto]

I’m sure you have lots of experience in politics, too

[@Duchess-H]

JD Vance’s book literally saved my life. I’m in recovery and I’m forever grateful for his story.

[@ThisMFINGuy]

@@Duchess-H a book saved u ? 😱

[@ekustyle_2408]

@@ThisMFINGuyanother Kamala fangirl

[@himalayanhealthhut6656]

@@ThisMFINGuy Great books and powerful personal stories have saved many peoples’ lives. Think just a little before you post.

[@Sina-rw3bl]

@@ThisMFINGuyBelieve it or not hearing another person’s story gives hope and courage. You should try reading great books.

[@Brofessor-Sam]

@@ThisMFINGuy I know it sounds crazy, but if you open one up, there are words on the inside. Work really hard and you might be able to read them someday.

[@robertneikirk5068]

Hillbilly Elegy was the first movie i saw after getting out of jail. I was a heroin addict when I went in. It was exactly what needed to see. Now 3.5 years sober

[@georgiasutton7797]

Good on ya mate

[@bicycleseatthoughts4405]

Inspiration and connection means so much. Stay strong❤️

[@judiharbin2903]

Congratulations. Your life is off to a great start!

[@slowstang88]

Hell yeah brother! I'm proud of you!

[@paulpetersen-iu1he]

Fantastic! Good bless you & stay safe! ❤

[@lakegirl451]

We hit the VP jackpot with this guy!

[@MathewDoody]

Amen

[@lilblock3564]

Future president for sure

[@TheGr8erPurpose]

@@lilblock3564 Gabbard or Vivek would make excellent candidates / VP candidates also 🔥 God bless the Trump admin and dream team in Jesus name

[@kelleewolfe2834]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@tongpoo8985]

​@@TheGr8erPurposeyeah, we have some solid choices next primary. I'm going for Vance because he's literally me (tm) but would happily vote for Tulsi or Vivek as well.

[@ce6ej]

Dude is only 40 years old. He has a GREAT political career ahead of him!!

[@swisscheeseplease97]

I can’t believe Theo is four years older than him. Lol

[@Mr.Alwaysright-z8q]

President 48&49

[@begpard]

Yea theo is definitely going far in politics

[@Dutchmaster707]

Vance and Vivek for 2028

[@humantacos9800]

Him and Tulsi are young. I can definitely see that too.

[@publiusdeciusmus1483]

I’m 40 (same age as Vance) Vance is the most authentic politician I’ve seen in my lifetime.

[@7791D]

Finally people our generation are getting into office.

[@bicycleseatthoughts4405]

❤

[@Lauren-bd2fr]

I couldn’t have worded it better

[@Flash3-22]

What did Vance achieve while he was a Senator. Haven't heard anything about his record.

[@at1212b]

​@@Flash3-22yea it's called not selling out.

[@MrNoSleepOSRS]

Wow what a great guy. Media lied to me for months.

[@strangemachines_]

Disregard mainstream media in all its forms mate. Believe what you yourself hear and see.

[@kathybrandt2840]

Years...

[@olivieri2300]

Damn, mr no sleep has chosen a side for the elections. Hope no one at jagex/twitch hears about your political allegiances, Hanner might try to cancel you hahahaha

[@ffasco]

Imagine that!

[@trevorc41]

Sleep is good for you RuneScape isn't.

[@rhoadestraveled]

JD is such a real person. I'm so glad he’s our new VP

[@manuling977]

Right. So much has changed with the Trump era republicans. We’ve rejected the Bush neocons and now have champions like RFK and Vance. The future looks bright

[@w3ss3x]

​@@manuling977 nothing ever happens

[@scoon2117]

2nd youngest vp in history too. We need the youth back in office.

[@Hermacles]

@@manuling977 "Champions like RFK" 😂

[@Hermacles]

I would not call an anti-vaxxer, whale decapitator nutjob a "champion". Maybe champion of the loony bin.

[@Truegeeza]

Vance is actually a decent man - God Bless him

[@sallyvernon2375]

so much better than that

[@minimatemasterworks]

Out of the four candidates this is the one they accused of being weird.

[@DB200B]

Projection

[@angelmartin7310]

And I like him the most. So much in common it's crazy

[@lauriivey7801]

That's how you know that he is the most 'normal'

[@andyholstein237]

He's easily the most relatable of all them.

[@generalesdeath5836]

Fr. This guy’s story is an American legend. Coming from grinding poverty, serving as a soldier, and graduating from the Ivy League. And marrying a woman of a different race. It’s like the whole package of the “American ideal.” All he needs to add to his list is becoming Vice President, and then President. And maybe taking a trip to Mars someday on one of Elon’s ships 😂

[@nobodyhome7979]

Theo, you just might have done more than anyone to help us understand JD. Thank you brother.

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

absolutely

[@annacoeptis]

Yeah

[@llllIllIIl]

this guy is probably the realest politician ive ever seen

[@ZMondoHype]

Remember when they tried to say he was “weird”? 😭

[@Wordsareprayers]

🤖Yes. Remember. When. They. Tried. To. Say. I. Was. Weird? Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha. Ha

[@ThisMFINGuy]

@@llllIllIIl lol

[@TheCubicleReview2]

Like when he called trump hitler.

[@AdamGee8]

Seriously idk much about him but his conversation and laughing with Theo is sooo far from any other politician I’ve heard interviewed, even on Theos show.. Basically he sounds like he’s having a normal convo unlike the typical bullshitting everything that comes out his mouth..

[@espositonn]

Wow... the humility is amazing from our VP elect. Who can't love this guy?

[@euwritingdownthebones9123]

Anyone who checked out his political ideas?

[@carlakenyon6073]

@@euwritingdownthebones9123thank you

[@RedMage117]

​@@euwritingdownthebones9123 I checked them out and they're pretty great across the board so, nope.

[@EB-ud6xm]

The national media that leans 90+ percent left who tried to convince us less than 4 months ago that Biden was fit to run, while that same media blamed him for not withdrawing sooner after the fact of losing the election. The same party who pitched a tagline around, “fighting for democracy” while swapping in a candidate who had ZERO primary votes in the most undemocratic way possible.

[@glellio88]

@@euwritingdownthebones9123 "anyone" - redditors; "checked out" - disagreed with.

[@transsib]

How can anybody not like JD Vance? Such a likeable, down to earth person! All the lying about him by the legacy media is truly sickening!

[@metamorphicme9378]

That comment gives Mrs Seinfeld vibes😂😂😂😂😂

[@WaraLucíaRamirezMorales]

you mean all the lying he does? He lies just like Trump but he's just better at it. I still think his story is inspiring since I watched Hillbilly Elegy years ago, but he still is very flawed. Also, I find it odd that the right attacks Kamala for saying she came from a middle-class family and her background but don't say anything about J.D when he speaks about his own childhood and background. Massive double standard, which is annoying, call out both sides!

[@bludika]

i really respect and like the fact that he comes from nothing but worked his ass off and built a great life for himself

[@RichBigJohnson]

They were very threatened by him. Same with Tulsi, same with Elon. They know these guys are real and they threaten the future of the Democratic Party, who has Kamala. And Josh Shapiro who dems will always reject b/c of his religion.

[@AmericanDreamAlbum]

JD is so down to earth and relatable. In fact, I’d say he is the most real of the 4 people running. He alone has convinced me to vote for Trump/Vance. Great interview!

[@rickandteribedell4350]

Me too....and Tulsi and RFK jr

[@marcusaurelius5149]

@@rickandteribedell4350 Tulsi is great.

[@user-zb1gd7ch1t]

Me as well.

[@SS-sx1zl]

Woohoo!!

[@EgoBrain1]

Yea, he is awesome. I voted for him for Senator, so I've seen him for a few years now and was so happy to see him picked.

[@terriwilson4984]

I CELEBRATED MY 5 YEAR OF SOBRIETY JUNE OF 2024... Praise GOD!!! My LIFE WITHOUT ALCOHOL, IS TRULY A GIFT FROM MY HEAVENLY FATHER, JESUS CHRIST! I PRAY FOR ALL TO STILL SUFFER.... I Was 3 months sober, MY MOTHER WAS DYING In a Memory unit, had not spoken in WEEKS! It was my birthday, I whispered in her ear, Mom I Have 3 Months I QUIT! SHE RAISED HER HEAD FROM HER PILLOW & SAID... Terri I'm so PROUD of YOU, I LOVE YOU!!! These were the last words. I came home walked to our woods & I got on my knees & WEPT THAT WAS THE LAST PROMISE I eVER MADE TO My Beautiful MOM! GOD HAS LITERALLY HAS CARRIED ME .... BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL!!!

[@lorrainefeiertag9929]

❤

[@dorothycutler5539]

congratulations from Sydney Australia

[@Rachaelc1776]

What a wonderful testimony🙏 May God Bless you!!😊

[@jenniferaltimari8262]

Beautiful ❤

[@marlenea.6465]

What a great spiritual experience. Wishing you continued sobriety , one day at a time.

[@sample.text.]

He's such a likeable dude. It's weird seeing a politician be so humble and open.

[@Lauren-bd2fr]

It’s like another dimension. Hopefully this means our future younger candidates will share alot of these qualities with Vance. But he seems like a unicorn in the politician world- super hard to come by. Especially with his humble roots

[@debbiec6216]

That's more of a reason too , vote for Jd Vance in 2028 ( if he runs ) if not , I will NOT VOTE FOR ANYONE until Jd Vance run for president . He's the real deal .

[@Enchanteralle]

How is he weird? He seems so down to earth and chill to talk to. He's intelligent and sounds like someone you can have fruitful conversation with.

[@CatLoverx900]

No he’s weird! Trust academia and legacy media!

[@dorothycutler5539]

​@@CatLoverx900lol

[@LovesJesusandAmericaToo]

He’s real. Period.

[@TamamFlop]

Kamala, hillary and biden are the normal people to them😂

[@DanielNYR]

Every public interview he's ever given has been weird, with the exception of this one for some reason

[@rosieb471]

Love the openness about his trouble with his upbringing .

[@docproc144]

JD Vance is the American Dream personified. He grew up in poverty and through his own hard work and dedication, got to where he is now and became the man he is today. This is the type of leader America needs to see imo, someone whose own story can serve as an inspiration to others who might be in a similar situation.

[@Gunrunner223]

Spot on. For anyone to say he's weird is a joke. There are millions of people, who had the same childhood he had. He proves, that with hard work, and a little help, you can do anything. God bless JD Vance, and Donald Trump for picking him. He will make a great 48!

[@casewojo6186]

But hes not a BLACK WOMAN!! said every shallow lefty.

[@dudeinadoughboy4327]

I think the major factor is not victimizing yourself kind of like he said. When you have people telling you you're only in a shitty situation because of someone else, I suppose it makes it hard to see the reason for putting in the work yourself

[@cheryshstrong]

So true

[@TheBrewQ]

I can relate to JD.... A LOT! Grew up very much below middle class. A mom who struggles and continues to struggle with alcohol. Having maybe 5 sets of clothes tops to wear to school. Domestic abuse issues. Somehow I learned from it and went the opposite direction to be fairly successful in life. It can be done. Its not easy but it can be done.

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

JD Vance seems like a REAL guy. I grew up poor in a small town. I've known people who had similar experiences with addiction in their families. It's encouraging to hear him talk about his mother and her success in recovery! Vance will be a fantastic VP!!!

[@Bobcatdaddy49]

Opioid addiction is no joke. To beat it took me over a decade of trying. God bless

[@lorag4664]

He is a great example of how you can OVERCOME your childhood. Maybe you won't be running for political office. But you CAN have a happy comfortable life. If you put in the work.

[@calvinquitevis2291]

​@@Bobcatdaddy49good for you brother!🙏

[@lauralamberth6901]

I am 108 days clean! AA has been an amazing experience. It is so welcoming and such a safe place to be able to face the worst parts of yourself woth no judgement. Its truly a spiritual experience.

[@tinyturtle4350]

Laura that’s great! Good for you! 🎉❤

[@mitchsmith3296]

One day at a time !

[@moondawg3693]

Way to go Laura. You are about to live a life better than you ever dreamed. Dave from '''Coboconk Wednesday Night Group''', in Ontario Canada. 7 pm start. All Welcome. Come see us sometime okay.

[@christinalachimia6688]

Congratulations .I'm in too

[@stilettoswinger7404]

From one stranger to another,im so very proud of you.

[@fweedom34]

Total admiration for these men . Going public with their personal lives is so needed today. May the light shine into the darkest places to heal so many.

[@frankwaltrip5807]

❤

[@barbarawinter1861]

So very happy for your mom.

[@allenotna9793]

Him, vivek, tulsi, rfk jr, they are all so human, so relatable so honest

[@joel4212]

The crazy thing is they all support Trump despite backlash and yet half of the country still thinks hes pure evil. Its amazing how brainwashed people are when it comes to these two candidates

[@Mrs.NicholsPorVida]

Let's hope those people are the future of American politics. The future of the Republican party is stacked!

[@johngomez6548]

Literally the Avengers

[@joshb8976]

@@johngomez6548it’s actually fucking wild bro.

[@Deroyourhero7]

I’m not sure you know what the word honest means

[@RyanJ504]

It's nice to see genuine, non-judgmental, good faith interviews.

[@erinlis1]

This Childless Cat Lady, from Cleveland, Ohio, Loves JD Vance! He is so brilliant and down to earth. Trump/Vance 2024!!!

[@thems_the_brakes]

I am a childless cat man, and, while I hate the connotations we get from conservative types, Trump/Vance are still a no brainer.

[@thems_the_brakes]

@@Crackerbird2000 🤣

[@djwang06]

Save the cats!

[@erinlis1]

@@Crackerbird2000 Lol! I am married though…😅

[@edryan3146]

​@@thems_the_brakesThere is nothing wrong with being childless and having a cat. 👍

[@speaktruth9631]

Body language of Vance...open arms and relaxed.

[@GoannaUK]

Well spotted!

[@colinfarrelly2513]

Intelligence is a blessing.

[@speaktruth9631]

@colinfarrelly2513 Intelligence comes from reading and studying. It is not a "blessing."

[@lilblock3564]

​@@speaktruth9631It is a blessing.

[@jessgirr1728]

@@speaktruth9631 Acquisition of knowledge doesn't equal intelligence. Intelligence is more 'how' you think than 'what' you think. Anyone can be told what to think.

[@Evierambin]

The more i hear from JD Vance, the more i really like him and am so glad he is our new vp! The most human politician ive seen yet.

[@universesecret59]

JD will be our POTUS in 2028

[@robertb8629]

I'm less than 4 minutes in, and its already a fantastic episode.. this man needs to be VP.. America needs real people. Make sure to vote!

[@TheCubicleReview2]

He called trump hitler so I like him too.

[@timb350]

“The American people deserve to know that President Trump asked me to put him over my oath to the Constitution," said former Vice President Mike Pence. "Anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should never be president of the United States.”

[@robertb8629]

@@timb350 yeah...says him.

[@mug281]

@@timb350I’m sure all of your favorite presidents didn’t put themselves over the constitution.

[@edryan3146]

​@@timb350you seriously want to vote for Kamala?

[@lisafeck1537]

His wife saw in him, what he could not see. She saw his strength, his value, and his weaknesses, then she spoke life to him. Obviously beautiful on the outside, but exceptionally beautiful on the inside! God bless J.D. Vance, his wofe, his family, his work. Thank you TheoVon, you are rocking life! Take good care of yourself. God bless you.

[@EphesianRose]

Beautifully said! Usha is going to be an amazing second lady. Praying for them also.

[@brandonmoore3354]

JD will be unstoppable in 2028.

[@scottbaker4890]

Competition will be great with DeSantis, Vivek, Rubio, Haley and a cast of hundreds.

[@lot2196]

JD/Vivek ticket will be unstoppable. Both Ohio boys. Go Buckeyes!

[@scottbaker4890]

@@lot2196 One would have to move from Ohio says the Constitution.

[@KaosandRiot]

Instead of minimizing or hiding his family’s struggles with addiction like most politicians would, he brought it out into the open and showed us he had problems like the rest of us. Bless his mom for staying sober and seeing her son come this far in life despite where he started from

[@melaniegibson1489]

Theo, I love your interaction with JD Vance. When you make him laugh, it’s infectious. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@grlnexdoorable]

Vance has a forced laugh.

[@giannazpr]

JD is so sharp. Love that guy

[@jenncameron2016]

As a child of an addict who never recovered and wouldn’t get help, I admire JD’s mom for her recovery, and JD for his forgiveness of her. And Theo for his recovery ❤❤

[@MarieGallagher-pb1ur]

😂😂😂😂😢😢😮😮😅😊

[@robertgowdey]

Sucker.

[@1htalp9]

My parents split when I was 12. I was left with my Mom, who drank every night. I am 61 now, and Mom passed in 2018 with 45 years of sobriety. Thank God for AA and the support that exists for those in recovery.

[@SueP-D]

People in recovery, really working the steps, are literally the coolest people 🥰

[@CharleneWagner-u7s]

Congratulations to all on here today in recovery 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

[@srinathrangaswamy7922]

JD is authentic and real. Such a genuine guy and most can relate to him! God bless him with best of everything to do great things for America!

[@glovester]

13:48 - This is a crazy thoughtful off the cuff answer. This is very impressive. The guy has the confidence to give real advice on a whim that is humble, insightful, and well laid out. You really can't fake an answer like this. Really shows the guy's genuine character. Damn. impressive.

[@MariosKarakatsanis]

His answer got me very emotional ..I've been very cold and angry about my mother some years now...but he got me to actually remember who my mom was..I had truly forgotten, it was so long ago.

[@peteyann13]

I ❤ JD! He's "my people" (Appalachian)🇺🇸

[@mikeyNOLA]

JD is the model of what all politicians should be. A genuine human with a down to earth, caring attitude. Nothing fake or weird about that man. ❤❤❤

[@Nursemomma7]

I can listen to him talk forever. He's so real and relatable and down to earth

[@gamergirlmars]

Him being so proud of his momma is amazing! To have such a positive outlook on how far she's come is great. Seems like he's her biggest cheerleader and much respect to that.

[@amymarie3218]

The more I hear him talk the more I like JD Vance, what a down to earth, intelligent man.

[@timmoore6532]

I trust this man to fight for those suffering with mental illness and addiction❤

[@codryatho10]

I'm pretty new to JD Vance but I'm obsessed with this dude. Seems like such an honest and great guy.

[@swisscheeseplease97]

I know. He’s so humble despite his rough upbringing, and I feel like he is a strong man

[@billshun3963]

Even my Democrat friends love him.

[@meganmoon6197]

Same. How can you not?

[@user-mf8ok2if3w]

Tend to be democrat, but it hard to imagine Harris putting down the mask and talking vulnerably qbout her life for 3h in a podcast. People dont vote for the ideology, they vote on who they trust, may it be for a class president, a maire or senator. Sadly dont trust trump or harris as individuals in the scrnario, but the republicans at least goes to podcast.

[@indy345]

This is my first input of JD Vance and I am so grateful the help Trump get

[@CoDee2U]

CA (cocaine anonymous) was our church for years while my husband started his road to recovery. We’ll celebrate his 30 years clean and sober in 2025 🥰💪

[@dvdtretas]

God bless you and your husband ❤

[@K.T-]

🎉👍🏼🙌🏼

[@fibanocci314]

Congratulations to both of you, and may you have many years of the same ahead!

[@Maya220100]

How Nice is that! Thats SO COOL!!!! 🎉

[@Sp1989-cz5df]

We will be in good hands the next four years and hopefully beyond.

[@bdgsharris]

I love JD! He’s so authentic.

[@tamikalee4441]

I love him to ❤ …. He’s definitely authentic 🙌🏽💯

[@EastTexasMama]

Great interview. The more JD talks, connects with people and shares his stories, the more I love him. He will be an amazing VP - and will no doubt play a vital role in the administration. He's definitely presidential material too. So inspiring, and comfortable to listen to.

[@brockjensen2473]

I like this guy more and more every time I hear him talk.

[@shawnmcquillan3874]

Admire JD for his love for his Mom, she s a blessed woman… so happy for her recovery!

[@avzeolla3960]

Real guy who has been some serious shit. Respect.

[@bboyscam9727]

Kamala could never do an interview like this!

[@merlinbotha363]

That's because they don't have teleprompters in the Flagrance studio lmao

[@rebelspods]

​@@merlinbotha363"You're not an intellectual, you're a fake and a fraud!" - Alex Jones

[@rickydavis1051]

You mean the same answer of “I grew up middle class” won’t last a whole 2 hour interview?

[@gowt103]

Exactly!!! Can you imagine Kamala doing a 20 plus minute interview unedited.

[@Zegeebwah]

Yeah she probably can't do any interview like this because her parents were smart enough to not get addicted to pills and beat their family up every weekend. What's her problem?

[@DK-BayBay]

Vance is very relatable to most Americans. We've all gone through something or seen it first hand. I think he would be an excellent VP and future President.

[@Floridantea]

I didn’t really know JDV at all but now since the last eight weeks he’s come through as likeable and believable.

[@annehaverhals1750]

It seems sort of bully childish that they just decided to call him weird & then made a bunch of weird memes about him. Sometimes I attribute some of his super intellegence to being a little autistic and his sense of humor tends to be a little stiff. But overall he has spent at least his first 22 years of his life struggling more than the average American....poverty, addiction, being raised by grandma, questioning religion and coming back to it, etc. I like to think he can relate to us...and hopefully he doesn't look at us and think, I made it out, why can't you. But I suspect he still has enough ties to his humble beginnings that he sees how hard it is to just survive, let alone excel.

[@MikeyBoi84]

Hadn’t really heard him speak much but Theo having him on his podcast really let me connect with him. He really just seems like a genuine guy and if you don’t like him he’s fine with that because he knows he’s true to himself and that’s what matters to him.

[@cindee1794]

I love JD Vance and really enjoyed reading his book. I'm so happy that his Mom has been sober for 10 years!

[@Dinolovesme-p8o]

This entire interview gives me hope that America may have hope. Great job both men‼️

[@TommyP14]

JD Vance is my favorite person this election cycle next to RFK Jr. and I’m not a Republican.

[@rickandteribedell4350]

I think there are a lot of us out there who feel this same way. He is great and gives me hope

[@canadasweetie]

RFK is odd, he has admitted some stuff about himself that is quite odd behavior

[@TommyP14]

@ Tim Walz is odd

[@TommyP14]

@ What is odd about him?

[@TXTeacher1111]

I hope you’ll vote for him. He’s the future of the Republican Party.

[@Theophilus388]

Theo chillin with JD. The something so relaxing about JD's voice. It's soothing. Reassuring.

[@sarahboulger9104]

That was my first thought about him. Such a comfortable and familiar voice, tone and speech cadence.

[@mrki731]

I actually like and respect him now. Thank you for sharing. I’m going through my partner being addicted. I really appreciate your wisdom and experience. It helps a lot.

[@colinfarrelly2513]

Pure class, JD will make one of the best presidents America has ever had. A keeper if there ever was one. Outstanding Theo. Stay well.

[@Nadahereiswear]

How the F is Theo the best interviewer right now? Wild world!

[@jac1207]

He's real able to "disarm" people, he has this ability or aura to make people open up.

[@amusingkiwi1981]

Cos he's awesomeness 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@vapormissile]

Love how Theo steers the conversation back into the light, stopping & looking for the up-side when it gets dark. positive waves, love wins, look for the helpers.

[@BANDIT2DAY]

JD Vance is the real deal.

[@vapormissile]

@@BANDIT2DAY no, not even close. In your reality as well as in mine, he's nothing but another lying politician. He might be less-shitty. But nobody running for any public office is worth a wet fart. Less-shitty.

[@lotty4006]

"PHD doesnt even spell anything" LMAOOO Theo is built different lmaoo

[@imperfectlump6070]

Pile it higher and deeper.

[@RAJohnson713]

Lmaooooooo

[@Rahelaxm]

😂

[@atmywhitson]

Love Theo sm 😂

[@zefdin101]

This is why I love JD Vance and find that he is very genuine @ 1:50 - 2:20 he admits he was frustrated with his mom during her recovery. As someone who has been in the depths of abuse, I’ll tell you for certain your loved ones, by the time YOU yourself have finally had enough and want to get sober, you look at it as a great thing, however your loved ones have lived with a monster (a monster they love, but still an addictive personality monster) for a long time and they are tired and frustrated with you. This is 💯 true… you can’t blame them. That Mr Vance didn’t sugar coat that part, I respect.

[@tnt666tnt]

Love this. I put my wife and kids through misery. 20 months sober and friends with bill W. I couldn’t imagine my life going any other way now. God is Great!

[@KellyLiberatore]

What a treat for us! Theo has a beguiling way about him. It’s like we are sitting fireside watching him speak to a friend.

[@davidnikoloff3211]

He is a good man. There is nothing better than that.

[@joshdraghe2403]

I completely relate to JD. I dealt with a lot of that same shit. He's going to make a great president someday.

[@Fluffimuff]

Yes he will!

[@hydraxc2478]

Yep. He's really done a phenomenal job making himself known to the people. If anything happens to Trump, I trust this man to pick up the reins.

[@Sam-nm6hh]

Trust he will make up stories and lies, for sure!

[@jamespaul6315]

Lol . Im sad he survived his addiction

[@jamespaul6315]

@@gb1174 its not irrational hate when you idiots vote for sexual predators now is it

[@patriciaschaefer7146]

Thats what makes JD the best VP. He's a Patriot, Veteran, Christian, Family man & understands REAL PEOPLE

[@daughterofthemosthigh3417]

The future looks bright. Thank you and God bless you Vice President JD Vance 🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@philsadler7087]

Vance's story is very inspiring!! He's a really good dude and I think he will make a great VP!!

[@Macgyver00]

Don't get resentful. What great advice. Both of my parents were alcoholics and drug addicts and we're never able to get over it before they passed. but I am so glad I never held it against them and had the best relationship we could. I'm a better person for it and have no regrets. Unlike my siblings who were very resentful and are still bitter and unhappy to this day.

[@katmadison7607]

As a child, he put people into 3 categories. Victim, bad guys, the strong. Sheep, Wolf, Sheep dog. He didn't realize he set a pattern recognition in the back of his mind that set his entire life on a certain trajectory. People go their entire lives without realizing the importance of seeing people as one of those three.. Great interview!!! ❤❤

[@Krista-rt9ww]

And give him so much credit for talking so frank about her and how he talked about his upbringing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@grlnexdoorable]

In Christianese it is called highjacking her testimony.

[@patcarroll9234]

Theo Von is deceptively smart--his wit derives from a keen intellect. ❤

[@SL-es5kb]

Despite how crazy it is now the fact that long form conversations like this have become part of electoral politics is a very positive development that will change things.

[@doop6769]

I couldn't agree more. I think the "60 minutes" interviews are over. You get to know the person this way. The person doing the interview is much less hostile if they're going to be talking to them for a while. There's no trying to get that gotcha clip to go viral.

[@tombernard4612]

I'm not even from the states and this guy is blowing me away with just how real and down to earth he is, completely unscripted completely natural . Seems like a rock solid salt of the Earth type person to me.

[@swiberk]

Growth. Theo has his own thing. No one else like him.

[@jayjaychadoy9226]

Thanks be to God.

[@annehaverhals1750]

Its like a conversation in a bar. Sometimes I'm like.....I can't believe Theo just asked that. He tends to get a bit personal.

[@pippilangstrumpf4329]

I love watching this two wonderful men having a deep conversation and having a lot of fun at the same time. This is truly wise. They are my generation, they just made me proud and happy. Much Love and God bless.

[@ElaineHorn-i6m]

It takes a strong person to kick drugs or alcohol .....I always admire anyone who has this victory. Congratulations ❤❤❤❤

[@BANDIT2DAY]

He’s got my vote.

[@WildlyDainty]

Whew this is def a tear jerker. Theo, I’ve always thought you were a rad dude and it’s so awesome to see you be so open about your own struggles and it’s also encouraging to see J.D share this vulnerable emotional side of his struggles too.

[@gilwood7530]

My boy THEO has really become a top competitor !!! I've always liked him and his way of looking at things

[@RealYoutube33]

Some comedians have high IQs to be great. Not the woke pandering ones.

[@ararune3734]

@@RealKZbin33 Intelligence accompanies humor. You just don't get to be low IQ and funny in a way where people aren't laughing at you, but with you. In simpler words, humor is a great sign of intelligence.

[@dewayne2189]

Vance is most down to earth that's been through it all and he can relate to all lower class people and other classes!

[@agenahurrle7223]

JD Vance I LOVE your laugh!!! Excellent interview!! TY you both!!! ❤

[@danielleal1037]

7:37 “The Marine Corps was the original Ozempic...” 🤣👊💪

[@obcane3072]

Brozempic!

[@leslovesliberty1776]

​@@obcane3072😂👍

[@Lauren-bd2fr]

loved how that made Vance crack up

[@atmywhitson]

How TF does Theo just come up with this shit? He's the funniest dude I've ever met. Hands down

[@UKnowtheThing]

JD Vance is the type of politician that we need. Dump the line of "royal" families and pro politicians.

[@shrumgus5608]

How is he a good choice for a competent public servant? “He seems like a guy I could have a beer with” is the worst basis of a voting opinion.

[@Joeshapiro7]

In that he is salt of the earth. Yet he's also a highly intellectual bookish type. The kind who can replace our current disconnected elites. Every successful society has elites, but our current liberal​ones have elites completely disconnected from the ways of life of normal people. They want to as John Stewart Mill proclaimed "destroy the despotism of custom". They want to socially engineer America @shrumgus5608

[@Ghostieone]

@@shrumgus5608Have you seen the other choices we have?

[@shrumgus5608]

@@Ghostieone I’d rather not choose the one who’s policies won’t shatter the economy for personal gain. Elon Musk says this of his own party but they don’t care about American Hardships.

[@bevalexander5897]

Being the child of an alcoholic is awful. I’m glad JD came through this so well and I’m glad he went to meetings to understand his mom better. My dad was a mean alcoholic. I got married at 16. Went through 4 more after that. Didn’t use drugs but would binge drink occasionally, especially during my time in the Army. Finally, after I became a grandma at 46, I started serious therapy. I am doing well. My oldest grandkids are in college, and the youngest is a star baseball player in school. If I hadn’t gotten help, and let go of my hate for my dad, and let compassion in, I wouldn’t be here with those amazing kids.

[@susanbulot6040]

Amazing interview. JD Vance will be an amazing patriotic leader with great character. God bless you!!

[@musthaveviews]

I can relate in almost every way to Vance, so it's amazing to have someone so relatable standing up for us

[@cindymiller8349]

Definitely!

[@bluj5917]

He’s a good son didn’t turn his back on his mother. He’s a good human ❤

[@teggianosalerno5050]

Unlike that scumbag Eminem.

[@courtneyanderson9627]

During my master’s program, I had to attend AA meetings for observation. I think it's important to highlight how welcoming the members were. Even though I wasn’t there as an addict, they made me feel included in everything, even asking for my thoughts on various questions. I truly felt like part of their family. So if you're feeling nervous about attending with a family member or friend, don't be. This group is one of the most accepting you'll ever meet.

[@mankind2112]

J.D. is so down to earth, he could've easily given up on his future but he powered through, I respect that!

[@sbein305mia]

I can’t express how much podcasts interviewing politicians this year has changed my mind on so many levels . Listening to these people speak freely and answer interesting hard questions has opened my eyes. This is the way to really understand who these people are.

[@angelapaterniti6394]

They do a much better job than the mainstream media! These podcasts will hopefully put them out of business!

[@samantarizzi248]

Wow, I had no idea we had such similar experiences growing up. He spoke so intelligently about the struggle of his childhood. I think he even changed a bit how I see my own now. Seems like a great man.