JD Vance TikTok viewers got an unvarnished look Thursday at the vice president’s views on a roster of political figures, as he delivered rapid one-word or short-phrase reactions in a 30-second video.
The clip shows Vice President JD Vance reacting as names flash on screen, offering assessments that ranged from approving to derisive. He labeled Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., a “communist,” Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., “lame,” and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani “crazy.”
Vance appeared most dismissive of figures on the party’s left wing. He described Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as “cranky” and Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed as “odd.” The video, posted Thursday, drew more than 70,000 views.
JD Vance TikTok puts spotlight on Democrats
One of Vance’s briefest put-downs came when Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., appeared. “I mean, nothing. Irrelevant,” he said. When Democratic Socialists of America leader Megan Romer showed up, he responded, “No comment,” before the video cut to a SpongeBob-style “two minutes later” card and resumed.
Vance’s tone shifted when names from the Trump administration rolled through. He called outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt “awesome,” deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller “hardcore,” and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles “tough.” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was “interesting,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio “funny,” and House Speaker Mike Johnson “kind.”
The vice president reserved a positive word for the president as well. When asked about President Donald Trump, Vance replied, “Generous.”
The video offered a light glimpse into Vance’s relationships and perceptions inside the administration, while giving him space to needle several prominent progressives and self-identified democratic socialists. Questions seeking confirmation of the identities shown alongside each response and requests for additional context were sent to Vance’s office, as well as to the Democrats and administration officials named in the video.
Questions seeking confirmation of the identities shown alongside each response and requests for additional context were sent to Vance’s office, as well as to the Democrats and administration officials named in the video.
Questions seeking confirmation of the identities shown alongside each response and requests for additional context were sent to Vance’s office, as well as to the Democrats and administration officials named in the video.