The US vice-president is adopting a confrontational political style reminiscent of former President Donald Trump, launching sharp attacks on Democrats and incorporating humor and profanity into public remarks. Analysts suggest this approach reflects a deliberate effort to appeal to a broader voter base ahead of key political moments. The shift has drawn comparisons to Trump’s rhetoric, raising questions about its effectiveness and long-term impact on the vice-president’s political strategy. A discussion between Jonathan Freedland and Arwa Mahdawi explores the motivations behind this tactical pivot.
The US vice-president is following the Donald Trump playbook, attacking the Democrats, attempting to make jokes and even swearing more. Jonathan Freedland talks to Arwa Mahdawi about why Vance is making such an effort to court votersBuy your tickets to the Guardian’s post-midterm live event, hosted by Jonathan FreedlandWatch Jonathan Freedland on our new Politics Weekly YouTube channelSend your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyamerica@theguardian.comWatch Today in Focus’ episode on the Trump administration investigation into Rep. Ilhan OmarRead David Smith’s piece on Katie Zacharia’s first press conference Continue reading...
