The Warning with Steve Schmidt JD Vance EMBARRASSED On Live TV
Oct 13, 2025
JD Vance finds himself in hot water during a tense interview with George Stephanopoulos, evading questions about bribery allegations involving Tom Homan. Steve Schmidt analyzes the significance of this exchange and critiques Vance’s political connections, particularly with Peter Thiel. The conversation highlights the moral stakes of political integrity and the critical role media plays in holding public figures accountable. Schmidt applauds Stephanopoulos for his relentless questioning, framing it as a blueprint for responsible journalism.
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Vance Evades Direct Bribery Question
- J.D. Vance went on ABC and repeatedly refused to answer whether Tom Homan accepted $50,000 recorded on an FBI tape.
- George Stephanopoulos pressed him and ended the interview after Vance evaded the direct question.
Allegation Tied To Systemic Migrant Exploitation
- Steve Schmidt argues the Homan matter is more egregious because it involves facilitating detention and possible sale of migrants.
- He frames Homan's alleged cash acceptance as part of a broader system of corruption tied to private contractors.
Vance As Product Of Political Patronage
- Schmidt connects J.D. Vance's evasions to his political patronage and personal dependence on Peter Thiel.
- He presents Vance as emblematic of a corrupted, unqualified political class protecting allies.