Staff ReportsJD Vance recently reminded CBS’s Margaret Brennan that the old adage “the truth hurts” applies especially well to those pretending that their policies haven’t contributed to the economic mess that is inflation. In an exchange that can only be described as a dazzling display of conservative logic versus liberal hand-wringing, Vance walked into Brennan’s trap and effortlessly turned it into a masterclass on the state of the economy under the Biden administration.
Brennan seemed convinced that asking Vance about his campaign promises was a surefire way to trip him up. Instead, it only highlighted how far off-base the media’s narrative has been. Vance responded with the gusto of someone who knows the economy better than a Democrat knows how to save money. He explained that the new administration had already made significant strides through executive orders aimed at bringing jobs back. The left may want to play a blame game, but Vance was quick to point out that real progress takes time, even if the media prefers instant results for their sensational headlines.
JD Vance Schools Margaret Brennan on the Reality of Inflation – PJ Media
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One curious moment unfolded when Brennan, in typical liberal fashion, pushed Vance on grocery prices, perhaps expecting him to crumble under the pressure. Instead of falling into her trap, Vance calmly noted that while grocery prices are high now, the efforts being made to boost job creation and energy production would ultimately lead to lower prices. It seems that understanding the complex relationship between energy costs and consumer prices is lost on some journalists.
As their discussion veered toward concrete examples, Brennan attempted to steer the conversation back to the specifics, zeroing in on the price of eggs. In a moment of sheer brilliance, Vance redirected the focus on how bacon gets to the store. He reminded her, with a surreal clarity, that if diesel prices remain sky-high, expect everything else on the shelves to follow suit. This kind of logic, connecting the dots between energy production and consumer prices, showcases a fundamental truth that the left often disregards: economics is not rocket science, despite their best efforts to confuse everyone.
In the midst of all this, it’s utterly fascinating how quickly the left has done a somersault on their previous stance regarding the economy. After declaring for years that everything was peachy keen, they are now acknowledging the stark reality of inflation, only to shuffle blame right onto Trump’s feet. Vance recognized this hypocrisy and countered the arguments with an impressive overview of his administration’s plans, suggesting that, unlike Biden, they are actually addressing the root causes of rising prices. This isn’t just political theatre; it’s a necessary recalibration for an economy that desperately needs stability.
The exchange left little doubt that JD Vance is more than capable of engaging with mainstream media—he’s teaching them a thing or two about basic economic principles along the way. With his confident articulation of conservative values and a laser focus on practical solutions, Vance appears perfectly poised to defend the kind of economic reality American families yearn for amid the chaos stirred up by the left.
