'You Guys In The Media...': JD Vance Reacts To NYT Reporter's Question About Trump Arlington Visit

At a Trump-Vance 2024 campaign rally in De Pere, Wisconsin, last night, a New York Times reporter asked Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) about former President Trump's possibly illegal trip to Arlington National Cemetary.
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[@pamglass6007]

You brought it up. JD answered. Well done!

[@surfwriter8461]

Vance lied and distorted every aspect of this. It IS illegal to conduct political activities including photo ops on cemetery grounds. The families have no say in that policy, however aggrieved they might be. It's indecent and grossly disrespectful of fallen soldiers for a loathsome demagogue like trump to use such hallowed ground as a cheap political stunt to make himself look sympathetic toward the fallen soldiers when he has already made clear previously he considers those soldiers to be "suckers and losers".

[@cirrus1964]

Really, a honor to have a criminal who never served honoring your fallen son? Well done? That's the answer.

[@pamglass6007]

@@cirrus1964 You would have to ask the families that extended the invitation why they invited Trump and not Biden or Harris.

[@cirrus1964]

@@pamglass6007 Well because there where 2 different things going on at Arlington, besides it was F Trump who planned it all, by inviting the Taliban over to the USA.

[@scottk.3636]

​@@cirrus1964 Right. Non served criminal Biden steered clear of his murdered victims.

[@robertwbingo]

Once again, a SLAM-DUNK from J D Vance.

[@douglemay7989]

The rim is too high for him.

[@golfnut2965]

​@@douglemay7989 But the bar is unattainable by camel toes!

[@douglemay7989]

@@golfnut2965 You are going to flip out when she inevitably wins.

[@robertwbingo]

@@douglemay7989 No. YOU"RE going to flip out if she wins.

[@lovethefields]

Is this a bot?

[@denisceballos9745]

Right on, J.D. ✊🏼

[@roguecheddar]

JD Vance is becoming quite the Statesman. More like this please.

[@teresaphillips2091]

Call me crazy, but ceremonies at graveyards are filmed all the time. Have we not seen wreaths being set by presidents at national cemeteries all the time on memorial occasions. What is the problem?

[@nunyabuziness8421]

You're absolutely right especially the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier the most sacred one of all😂

[@dermotmcglinchey282]

It’s a dignified ceremony not a political stunt by Captain Bonespurs and his Corporal , the guy who got into the Marines ans posted to Iraq to become a journalists guide 🫣

[@seanmelhuish3898]

Because it was trump and the MSM have TDS

[@edthebumblingfool]

For campainging?

[@TuhljinTampergauge]

@@edthebumblingfoolIt's not a campaign ad. That merely being there is such an indictment on Harris that they try to make it the issue to deflect from the calamity three years ago is an indictment on anyone supporting her.

[@hans3691]

JD Vance is a genuine guy. Answering questions. A perfect wingman for Trump. Thank you for your commitment mr. Vance.

[@douglemay7989]

Vance making moves on the couch.

[@RaySanders-vp2ql]

JD Vance wants a nationwide ban on abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest. He says Trump will veto any nationwide abortion ban. Women are not stupid JD.

[@ggstephens50]

As the wing his job to keep making excuses for his bosses behavior

[@slimhanson5792]

LOL

[@Flash3-22]

He has embellished his role so well, such a yes man for DJT. Wonder how long it will be until DJT throws him under the bus. Or he has to go to jail for his boss.

[@Tim82ATW]

All gave some and some gave all!! Prayers 🙏 to the families of the fallen 13 service members!

[@chief3378]

Amen to that

[@rickferreira7184]

Roger that

[@W.Vanderbilt]

Okay Billie Ray

[@Noneofyourbiz123]

and tRUMPs gave none

[@user-mz2uk2tj2r]

Doesn't it seem strange to you that for 4 years no one knew what the vice president looked and sounded like? Whoever hid it knew very well that the public should not know that demented and deranged leaders lead dysfunctional government

[@mikewitcombe6507]

The media asks hundreds of questions to Trump and Vance. Harris doesn't take questions and yet the media makes her out to be great. The media is the problem.

[@SOLDOZER]

Kamala is smart and knows when to shut up. Just sit there and let Trump dig a hole.

[@Nobdy976]

I'm starting to the polls are fake! Surely anyone can see she's bad...

[@patrickbass3542]

@@SOLDOZER Kamala is about as smart as a trained seal!!!!

[@timdarnell7819]

​@@SOLDOZERKamala is so smart that she can't even do a pre taped, softball interview herself.

[@SOLDOZER]

@@patrickbass3542 Shes smart enough to know when to be quiet. Something Trump does not know how to do.

[@Mara36832]

JD Vance is a born orator, a straightforward person with spine who never gets embarrassed beside media or stupidity. Very good choice.👏👍👏

[@shanilerman4141]

JD is very sharp and focused

[@jeffspiller733]

Omg the media never stops

[@Tim2Gym]

And Trump never stops breaking the law. Or telling lies.

[@cameravisionnyc]

The media did not invent that Trump afraid of the Army and going to Vietnam became a draft dodger (once called a coward) with sore feet for selective service exemption aka the NYC rich boy way to avoid the army that however did not hurt his golfing! Wake up America!

[@LSBESQ]

in the tank and embarrassing themselves for the left daily

[@Blue-rw9kj]

Great answer!

[@user-xm2bj6zc6f]

Awesome

[@jonsantina97]

Well spoken sir! Thank you! You have my vote! Trump/Vance 2024🇺🇸

[@AncientandModern-2024]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@cameravisionnyc]

Voting for Trump the drfat dodger..that's fun..."SIR"..lmao

[@MarcS-mp1je]

You can’t spell

[@conservativeyogi]

Beautifully answered by Vance!

[@JohnJehl-tg8gr]

Amazing you don’t believe in the law.

[@conservativeyogi]

@@JohnJehl-tg8gr What’s the law that you cannot film in a cemetery?

[@user-ee9vf5nx4u]

Speaking of law, I wonder how many dead voters in the grave yard will be voting fir the Democrats?

[@erichnussbaum]

JD Vance is such a seasoned liar, he doesn't even notice when he's lying! 1. Donald Trump is NOT president. 2. The law prohibits photo shoots in military cemeteries! 3. The families of fallen soldiers must also abide by the laws!

[@kimcelowy6428]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MichaelDebalski-mk6bt]

Meanwhile Joe sleeps on the beach !

[@ScottCleve33]

And we're all better off for it. Besides nobody really believes he was running the country anyways just like Kamala wouldn't be if she's elected. Foreign entities are trying to steal our country.

[@elvisjerrylee]

And Harris cackles!!!!

[@Arfabiscuit]

As soon as he said new york times i could not stop laughing

[@douglemay7989]

Not enough cartoons in it?

[@plinnytheother6107]

@@douglemay7989 its the cartoon

[@ryanvickery4864]

This guy is good.

[@elwynj5379]

Excellent answer by JD!

[@love-ce5xq]

JD has answered every single question the media has asked. They cant stump him. If this guy debates Tampon Tim, it wont be pretty. In my humble opinion.

[@Jim_Stark]

unfortunately walz is my governor. he's made a lot of bad decisions. he's not a smart man. it will be a great debate.

[@45s262]

Stay humble

[@douglemay7989]

No furniture will be allowed, right? We must think of the children!

[@love-ce5xq]

@@douglemay7989 I really don’t understand what the couch reference is. I see it, but idk what it is tbh. I bet you it’s nothing important.

[@herbtapp3031]

@@Jim_Stark I assume you do know how to capitalize sentences because you worked at the problem? After a period try capitalizing your sentences Ivan or should I say Melania?

[@conservativeyogi]

In words of Trump, “What a stupid question!”

[@anasloss8423]

I love this 💖

[@knine8154]

And maybe not checking your watch every time an American soul was delivered home.

[@douglemay7989]

Other commitments, maybe? Biden is working, Donald is playing "President".

[@dlpine71]

Sad reminder.

[@davidmarrotte3265]

JD cooked that reporter!

[@erichnussbaum]

JD Vance is such a seasoned liar, he doesn't even notice when he's lying! 1. Donald Trump is NOT president. 2. The law prohibits photo shoots in military cemeteries! 3. The families of fallen soldiers must also abide by the laws!

[@sgttim8617]

That's what you get when you Try & Roast Someone, Like JDV! Firemen Call It... F L A S H B A C K K 🔥 !!

[@surfwriter8461]

Get a clue. Vance lied and demagogued through this entire political smokescreen.

[@SandraPriebe-b3p]

Wish the media would start asking the Democrats the tough questions. My goodness, they should be ashamed of themselves.

[@carolynw8614]

Don’t hold your breath 🙁

[@MegaVincem]

Why the hell would they do that

[@lysanderxx1664]

I wish the democrats would answer questions! Both the media and democratic leaders could use some improvement.

[@user-cq3qm4ps3z]

Once they start breaking Federal laws, maybe they will.

[@fredrichardsonjr9669]

No you should be

[@pauldeakin9832]

“We the people” have never heard a politician answer any question, w\o a teleprompter, as effectively and brilliantly as JD

[@mgrimes1367]

Yes, he said, "You act like we filmed a commercial at a gravesite" when that's what Donald Trump did.

[@dieterhauer8619]

​@@mgrimes1367 Nope. Not true at all & you should stop lying. The gold star families wanted Trump to be there & they invited him & they wanted picture taken with him.

[@opinionated4219]

It's great to see someone as intelligent and articulate as Vance so thoroughly expose the NY Times for all the world to see.

[@phanaticz]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA "intelligent and articulate". 😂😂😂😂

[@opinionated4219]

@@phanaticz The guy has all kinds of achievements to support that description of him.

[@nmc5858]

He’s the best!

[@georgemusgrave4304]

This guy is good, period.

[@missinterpretation4984]

Emotional support 👍🏻

[@yellowdrops5690]

🇺🇸🎉TRUMP/ VANCE / RFK JR. / 2024 🎉🇺🇸

[@greghughes6314]

FOR THE CIRCUS

[@GaryJohnstone-dx5sv]

​@@greghughes6314your nightmare

[@yellowdrops5690]

@@greghughes6314 Greg, Looks like you're going to have a new daddy soon...and his name is Donald J. Trump. 😂🇺🇸

[@greghughes6314]

@@yellowdrops5690 BUSH GAVE US OBAMA VonTheSittyPants give us Harris

[@m6a1u57]

​@@greghughes6314Vonthesittypants?🙄

[@GSal6]

I can see why Mr. Trump endorsed JD Vance as his VP. He’s young, articulate, sharp, and tenacious

[@Flash3-22]

And well connected to project 2025.

[@ksuegrace4884]

Go J.D.!!!

[@marthaball8029]

Amen

[@georgeadeh8859]

Well said, J.D.

[@jeffmoore8727]

Trump was there in respect to those Lost! And to support the loved ones!

[@brittanyrenee8478]

Great job Senator Vance

[@davekearney1944]

We can all keep calling him Senator. He'll never be VP Vance.

[@vijaykumarlenkennavar3699]

My heart goes to all the XAI800T fellas making this planet a bit better in times we need it the most

[@Sarat8899]

Wtf this is everywhere

[@hiteshsharma1776]

xAI is doing a great job

[@pankajsalanki456]

I think it deserves its own review please man

[@MunnaMunna-se6qn]

Eventually things like this will beat BTC and ETH because they have AI tech which scales by itself and needs less power consumption

[@SamujjalBordoloi-n4p]

those who know xAI have a great day, these guys are incredible

[@manuelaward9016]

I totally agree with the vp Vance answer

[@corinne7126]

Awesome response

[@kimcelowy6428]

Response? He didn't actually answer the question, then deflected with a tu quoque argument. You OK?

[@izaru177]

​@@kimcelowy6428What are you on about? He did answer the question, he said that it's not even a problem in the first place. Trump got invited, he accepted, someone give permission for there to be a camera, that's about it. He then goes on to say that the media should focus on why the 13 Americans got killed rather than why was trump being filmed visiting their grave. It's as good of a response as one can make.

[@kimcelowy6428]

@@izaru177 no he didn't answer the question he pivoted in with a tu quoque argument.

[@user-ok4ec3ud6c]

AMEN

[@mariaandrews1124]

The media is disgusting and JD Vance shamed them. They should now go back to their studios and cry

[@douglemay7989]

You will be doing that, after the election.

[@Xorsist_]

@@douglemay7989yeah you will be 😂

[@mariaandrews1124]

@@douglemay7989 make sure you can stay sober till then

[@douglemay7989]

@@mariaandrews1124 What is the fascination with sex offenders?

[@LSBESQ]

@@douglemay7989 ????????????? what policies are you supporting? be specific oh wait you cant because they havent put out any specifics.. go blindly into the abyss?

[@thomasgrayson3075]

Go get em JD!!

[@kmr8642]

Bravo JD 👏👏👏

[@erichnussbaum]

JD Vance is such a seasoned liar, he doesn't even notice when he's lying! 1. Donald Trump is NOT president. 2. The law prohibits photo shoots in military cemeteries! 3. The families of fallen soldiers must also abide by the laws!

[@robertfox8855]

Doh! Think that question backfired 😂

[@dianeharms5290]

Lol

[@haroldbranch7971]

good point Vance. go Trump/Vance

[@mikedumse2280]

JD Vance , you are doing a fantastic job and you haven't even got started yet. This Great Country deserves the leadership you will provide and thank you !

[@crystalzhou134]

That reporter is shameful to ask such a question.

[@edthebumblingfool]

No it was well asked and poorly answered, the abswer he gave reflects that it was a political stunt nothing more. Alsao any investigation into the Afghna withdrarwl will show that the man behind it was fired as president.

[@xerosparks1005]

JD Vance is awesome.

[@Johnny5]

Media - Why talk about policy when we can talk about Arlington? TRUMP/VANCE 2024

[@specter0023]

Trump/Vance: Why talk about policy when we can just gaslight people with a campaign on how bad the other side is…

[@brandonberger2657]

@@specter0023 Kamala has not done a single official interview. NOT ONE. She has flip flopped her stances ON CAMERA ... on every single big issue in our country. Stop being a troll

[@katia7538]

​@@specter0023because the facts need to be shared , and gaslighting is what democrats are too busy doing , so you have it backwards pal

[@rhet1016]

You wouldn’t be saying that if it had been Kamala breaking federal rules. Trump always gets a pass. 3,578 passes and counting.

[@elsiecovington8481]

Thank you J d vance for telling it like it is!

[@swisscheeseplease97]

Scamala couldn’t be bothered

[@mgrimes1367]

What? to film a commercial at a gravesite?

[@FireBladeRR-RSP]

Damn right!!!

[@tdog5878]

They do not want Kackala to show up.

[@cvwaadministrator391]

I love Kamalas laugh!

[@nunyabuziness8421]

​@@cvwaadministrator391simple-minded people usually do😂

[@erictownsend4236]

@@cvwaadministrator391 Her laugh is a NERVOUS LAUGH! She laughs, because she dosn't have an answer to a question! You are 1 in 1 million who thinks that way, Looks like Kakala might get 10 votes for her laugh!

[@kmonephanthavong7251]

Trump and his team are breaking the federal law and violating the rules of the place again. … no pictures means no pictures. Under 21 means you don’t drink otherwise you break the law . Mr so much law and order

[@saintbees2088]

They did not invite kamahla.

[@jeffharagos6673]

Amen!!!🙏

[@johncagle8355]

Evil trembles when good people do good things and Trump did a good thing.

[@cvwaadministrator391]

What Trump did was literally walk on the graves of fallen soldiers to film a campaign video!

[@johncagle8355]

Not according to your Gold Star mom of one of the Fallen. My opinion, your opinion means nothing, all that matters is the opinions of the families who lost their love ones due to the mistake of Biden-Harris.

[@surfwriter8461]

@@cvwaadministrator391 Right. It was a despicable political stunt that violates federal law and disrespects our fallen soldiers. Evil is what morally vacant and loathsome demagogues like trump do with every breath, lying and slandering every time he opens his mouth.

[@surfwriter8461]

@@johncagle8355 Wrong. Several administrations were responsible for starting and perpetuating the wars in that region, resulting in thousands of US soldiers killed and wounded and many more Afghans killed in the process. Trump never withdrew as he promised he would, instead releasing hundreds of Taliban soldiers with the weak "deal" he negotiated and getting nothing for it. He told military leaders near the end of his reign of madness that he wanted all the US forces withdrawn within five days, but the Pentagon told him that was impossible on such a short timelines. Stop blaming the Biden administration when the main fault lies elsewhere, and trump couldn't care less about our fallen soldiers whom he has called "suckers and losers". The opinions of the family members also don't set policy for a cemetery and its use for cheap political photo ops like trump did there.

[@douglemay7989]

@@johncagle8355 Donald's withdrawal plan?

[@box-botkids3267]

Contrast how he handled that "Gotcha" question with any answer Kamala gives to softball questions, and there is no contest-- Trump/Vance is the clear choice.

[@TroyLaZella]

That question makes the MSM look stupid.

[@mausammausam6918]

I really hope that XAI800T stays open today we needed that so much. This is not random btw if you don't understand what I am talking about it was on Lex and Elon podcast too

[@NarendraKumar-lo8ue]

Do not think that is a bad joke they know their thing

[@BhabaniRana-ml6cv]

They will beat OpenAI and they will beat everyone with being the first to have a real dedicated coin

[@dhirendrameena6278]

There are videos about it

[@udaygajra9982]

Where do you find that?

[@AkashMondol-cj7ud]

those who know xAI have a great day, these guys are incredible

[@Brad-gk9jd]

Well said!

[@396TurboJet]

*_BAM!_*

[@kimberleybardin8462]

If they were so worried about politicians taking cameras into Arlington, why do they film politicians laying the wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier every year?

[@westentrance]

Just another example of lefties desperately steering news away from the current administration’s list of failures.

[@Flash3-22]

There are regulations for section 60.

[@jamesdavidson676]

Trump and JD Vance to MAGA this Nov. 2024. Vote for them all the way.

[@jco7868]

Trump Vance 2024! MAGA! 🇺🇸🇵🇷

[@judyberends7021]

Thank you for sharing this news Agree 💯👍👍

[@Vidya_shinde_07]

Surely Trump was aware on XAI800T and made sure it will help for a global shift

[@ChemikaMarak]

Finally they got it out, I thought it takes longer

[@mayankrathod292]

Elon is a smart one with this, faster than anyone else

[@AmitDas-bq2gl]

those who know xAI have a great day, these guys are incredible

[@sksatendrgaming]

How long presale open for this xAI? looks rly good

[@KapilRawat-r2b]

Do not think that is a bad joke they know their thing

[@roberthenderson2321]

Marines tell it like it is. Keeping making us proud JD.

[@douglemay7989]

To hell with law and order. We are taping here. LOL!

[@shambhugupta227]

That XAI800T is everywhere and rightfully so

[@RUDRA_09183]

How long can we get that

[@RatanbarmanRatanbarman-qy4te]

wait it's out already?

[@JaY-u2r7w]

They will beat OpenAI and they will beat everyone with being the first to have a real dedicated coin

[@LukieBoySK3]

Before you judge at least watch the review

[@Vijay_free_fire_01]

Sure, he said all the time he won't do it and now he did

[@c.johnson1691]

Excellent response by J.D. Vance.

[@tommcgeethree]

Damn straight. 😁🍺👍✊️🇺🇲

[@ramonaarceo7237]

Shame on you media from New York Times.

[@gabrielbeltran1298]

JD. Vance 🇺🇲 TRUMP 🇺🇲 2024👍

[@mikedumse2280]

Well said

[@JonasQuigly]

Proud of JD!

[@sarahjacobs5755]

You go Vance!

[@AngeloBlascovich]

They'll find any excuse to pick on trump

[@douglemay7989]

He respects no laws.

[@brendakempf186]

Right on!

[@rolandorivera5469]

Vance is the man🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kimcelowy6428]

Yeah women should cover their faces, no talking, no books, no education Project 2025!

[@francoistraversy4604]

Vance is the weird😂😂😂😂😂

[@davelovell7705]

@@francoistraversy4604 Obviously this is a brand new word for you Sparky.

[@khrp7174]

There just happened to be a camera there, and it just happened to record things that were edited together to make a tiktok video for their campaign 😂

[@mgrimes1367]

Yes, the cameras that the Trump campaign brought.

[@user-uw5to4dm7b]

Trump 2024 and beyond! 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mary21557]

Brilliant and Brave 🦅~ our future Vice President Vance ♥🤍💙

[@keke13905]

I love how he tears the up , EVERY TIME!!!

[@franciscomireles8357]

Trump 2024 !!!!

[@hermitageboy]

Much prefer Vance than that odd looking Waltz

[@elainehoffman4693]

"vote like your daughters lives depend on it..." with the tag line: "We won't go back."

[@diamondhead203]

Trump 2024 and we won’t have to go back.

[@douglemay7989]

@@diamondhead203 Diamonds are pointed, right?

[@GailRichards-l3s]

It was a photo op. He's made it very clear how he feels about vets.

[@elmalo5851]

Two words - PRESIDENT TRUMP. Am I missing something? Where's Joe? Kamala? MISSING IN ACTION!!!

[@ronrichardson2869]

Do you mean FORMER President Trump?

[@cvwaadministrator391]

Kamala was respectful enough not to play politics with the death of our service members!

[@kippwieland6464]

Your canned horse meat stew is burning, Dimitri.😂

[@patrickbass3542]

@@ronrichardson2869 Do you have a problem? Take it up with the Park Service.

[@patrickbass3542]

@@cvwaadministrator391 Do you have a problem? Contact President Bid or VP Harris!!!

[@rickmazza3402]

J.D. this is another reason we elected you in Ohio! Keep it coming!

[@rodneybender6865]

Let those Buzzards in the fake News have it JD!

[@CKcommon]

Thats damn right. Tell those robots what the what is!

[@richnicholls9236]

Hell yes

[@440SPN]

Vance for alpha werewolf 2024.

[@markfellows6828]

Great answer JD. So good to see you hammering the hacks and shills back into their holes.

[@karenpike2420]

There is the theory and the practice. Mr. Trump was invited and those who invited him did not object to the cameras. Where was the harm?

[@Flash3-22]

The families do not get to set the rules.

[@karenpike2420]

@@Flash3-22 Regardless, I have to amend my above comment. Apparently, the families requested Mr. Trump bring the cameras. I realize two wrongs don't make a right, however, I have since heard that Mr. Biden has also been photographed there but the media appears to only object to Mr. Trump.

[@thomasoleary1922]

Wow. Professional. The right man for the job...now and in 4 years.

[@srayle32]

JD turned that question right around.

[@jobertus660]

I need emotional support when people don't respect the fallen

[@karenclark9967]

This will give them something to talk about tonight during their interview on all of the useless media stations. I’m sure it’ll be the hit talking point of the evening because they have nothing else to talk about, nothing but to bash Trump for something.

[@douglemay7989]

His latest crime is just something? Law and order count.

[@libharriss996]

You go J.D….

[@kevinrossi6587]

He just dodges questions

[@marthacollins7748]

Yes we do love Donald Trump…