US political leaders clash with media and commentators

U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance has drawn criticism for personal attacks on social media, specifically targeting conservative commentator Marc Thiessen. Following Thiessen's criticism of Vance's stance on the Iran war, Vance posted on X that Thiessen "never missed a burrito," an act described by media outlets as "fatshaming."

Separately, Donald Trump has attacked the Washington Post, labeling its reporting as "treason." The friction follows reports that Trump confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding ammunition shortages at Camp David. Trump denied these claims via Truth Social, praising Hegseth's performance and asserting that the country maintains ample ammunition supplies.