U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance Draws Harsh Criticism from Conservative Commentators

J.D. Vance, who rose from a 2021 Senate campaign speech labeling universities as enemies to the vice presidency, has become the target of severe criticism from prominent conservative writers. In a recent New York Times column, Bret Stephens, a longtime self‑described “Biden conservative,” called Vance “by far the worst person ever to hold the office.”

Marc Thiessen, a former George W. Bush speechwriter and columnist for The Washington Post, also attacked Vance, blaming him for the handling of the war with Iran and urging a shift toward more aggressive military objectives. Both pieces reflect a coordinated neoconservative backlash against Vance’s policies and diplomatic approach.

The commentary underscores growing intra‑party tensions as Vance’s stance on the Iran conflict and broader foreign‑policy issues draws ire from established conservative voices.