JD Vance Defends Senate Absence Amid Criticism

Vice President-elect JD Vance has come under fire for his absence from recent Senate votes, particularly regarding the confirmation of President Biden's judicial nominees. Grace Chong, CFO of Steve Bannon's podcast, criticized him and Senator Marco Rubio on social media, urging them to 'do their job.' In response, Vance insulted Chong, calling her a 'mouth breathing imbecile,' while arguing that his attendance at the vote would not have changed the outcome. He also inadvertently revealed that Trump is interviewing candidates to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray, suggesting a potential shake-up in the administration before Wray's term ends. Vance defended his priorities, emphasizing the importance of securing an FBI director over participating in Senate votes. Both Vance and Chong later deleted their posts, but the exchanges highlighted tensions within the Republican party as they face Democratic judicial appointments.