The Commentary Magazine Podcast

Vance Whines, the Comey Case Collapses

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Nov 25, 2025
Adam White, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, dives into the complex legal landscape surrounding Donald Trump, discussing the collapse of the Comey case and the implications of the DOJ's mishandlings. He also critiques JD Vance's complaints about the Beltway GOP, questioning his outsider narrative. The conversation touches on the impact of tariffs on GOP voter shifts and previews crucial upcoming Supreme Court cases affecting administrative power. With sharp insights and critical analysis, this discussion is both timely and thought-provoking.
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INSIGHT

Vance's Outsider Claim Contradicted By Record

  • J.D. Vance projects outsider rhetoric despite deep establishment credentials and ties.
  • John Podhoretz argues Vance's insider status undermines his attempt to appear anti-Beltway.
ADVICE

Don't Treat Foreign And Domestic As Zero-Sum

  • Balance foreign policy with domestic priorities; political leaders must handle both simultaneously.
  • Avoid treating policy as a zero-sum 'pie' between domestic and foreign priorities.
INSIGHT

Vance Signals Isolationist Tone For Ambitions

  • Vance framed criticism of the Ukraine focus as misplaced when domestic problems persist.
  • Hosts see his tweet as signaling an isolationist streak tied to future ambitions.
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