The Rubin Report

JD Vance Makes Crowd Go Silent with Brutal Facts on the True Appeal of the Left

Jul 9, 2025
JD Vance, Ohio's junior senator and author of "Hillbilly Elegy," dives deep into the unsettling unity of disparate groups on the left. He explains how shared animosity drives these alliances, even among those with opposing values. The conversation touches on the implications of the recent political failures highlighted by Zohran Mamdani's challenges, Gavin Newsom's tears over ICE raids, and the radical implications of identity politics. Vance also critiques urban leadership failures and the manipulation of political narratives surrounding crises.
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INSIGHT

Left United by Hatred Not Ideology

  • The far left unites diverse groups not by shared ideology but by shared hatred for the American president and voters.
  • This animating hatred fuels a revolutionary alliance aimed at destroying Western values.
ANECDOTE

Mamdani's Ethnic Identity Exposed

  • Zorhan Mamdani, an Indian Ugandan, pretended to be African American to boost his political profile.
  • A street interviewer exposes the fraud by confronting him about his ethnicity and caste background.
INSIGHT

Woke Politics Destroys Not Builds

  • The far left uses identity politics and woke principles to tear down institutions but fails to create successful businesses.
  • This destructive approach lacks practical application beyond burning down existing systems.
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