Maggie Haberman of The New York Times asserts that former President Donald Trump is content with JD Vance's role as his running mate and 'attack dog' in the 2024 campaign. Despite Vance's controversial criticism of Democrats' use of the term 'fascist' to describe Trump, which he argues incites violence, Trump's campaign reportedly supports Vance's rhetoric. Haberman mentions that Trump often reciprocates insults, mirroring Vance's approach. This stance comes amidst intensified criticism from Vance following a second assassination attempt on Trump, in which Vance urged Democrats to moderate their inflammatory language. Haberman dismisses concerns about messaging consistency between Trump and Vance, emphasizing the campaign's approval of Vance's aggressive defense tactics. Despite Vance's controversial statements and baseless conspiracy theories, Trump's campaign has shown no intention of replacing him.