JD Vance Verbally Beats Hakeem Jeffries Down Over Violent ‘Fight in the Streets’ Comment [WATCH]

Vice President JD Vance targeted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in an interview on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo, condemning the Democrat’s recent statement urging his supporters to “fight in the streets.” Vance contended that this type of rhetoric is not what Americans expect from their representatives and criticized Democrats for focusing on performative politics rather than enhancing the well-being of their constituents. During his Sunday Morning Futures interview, Vance likened Democratic leaders to soldiers who continue to fight a war well after it has concluded. Join in celebrating Trump’s historic 2024 victory with the exclusive Trump 47th President Collection! At times, they remind me of those individuals who continued battling World War II on a remote island even three decades later. The citizens of the United States have expressed their opinions. Vance expressed frustration with what he sees as exaggerated political posturing and emphasized the desire for American leaders, both Democrats and Republicans, to unite and achieve tangible results. He acknowledged that political disagreements are normal but insisted that the focus should shift from heated rhetoric to actual governance. Vance criticized Hakeem Jeffries for his call to “fight in the streets,” labeling such comments as perilous and shameful, and not reflective of the public’s wishes. He suggested that even those who opposed President Trump likely do not endorse divisive rhetoric from their elected officials. Email Address (mandatory). By participating in the poll, you consent to receive emails from RVM News, occasional promotions from our partners, and acknowledge that you have read and accepted our privacy policy and legal statement. Vance expressed that if you were to visit Hakeem Jeffries’ district and ask voters who opposed President Trump whether they want a Congressional Democratic leadership that engages in public protests or one that improves their lives, most would prefer a government that enhances their wellbeing rather than just criticizing the president on television without achieving any results. His remarks come shortly after the Trump administration began its term, during which Democratic leaders have already advocated for public protests against the new administration’s policies. This is not the first instance in which Democratic leaders have used language that could incite unrest; in recent years, several noteworthy Democrats have called for strong opposition to Republican policy initiatives. Vance’s call for legislative focus starkly contrasts the left’s tendency to endorse demonstrations. Additionally, the Vice President spoke on the narrative of political violence in the U.S., noting that while the Biden-Harris administration has often cautioned about “right-wing extremism,” actual violent incidents linked to conservative groups over the last four years were limited. Meanwhile, within just a couple of weeks of the new Trump administration, Jeffries is already advocating for street protests, a stance which Vance juxtaposed with former President Trump’s rallying call to “Fight!” Engage in battle!