JD Vance could be an even bigger threat to US democracy than Trump: analysts
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum attend a meeting with oil industry executives, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
While Donald Trump has long been called America’s biggest threat, some analysts warn Vice President JD Vance may pose an even greater danger. Josh G., co-host of the Ring of Fire podcast, points to Vance’s ability to frame Trump’s most extreme positions as reasonable policy, as seen in a recent interview with Megyn Kelly. Vance’s calm, “adult in the room” persona contrasts with Trump’s chaotic presidency, raising concerns that he could inherit and steer the MAGA movement in 2028, potentially consolidating far-right power in a more controlled, strategic way.
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JD Vance could be an even bigger threat to U.S. democracy than Trump JD Vance could be an even bigger threat to U.S. democracy than Trump
