People confused as Trump appears to call JD Vance ‘incompetent’ with him in the same room
Former President Donald Trump recently caused confusion with remarks that seemed to insult his own vice-presidential candidate, JD Vance. During a media interview, his convoluted statement led many to believe he was including Vance in a critique of incompetence.
The incident occurred when Trump was asked about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee. Trump quickly labeled Walz as “grossly incompetent” while recalling past debates.
In his response, Trump stated, “I thought from the day I watched J.D. destroy him in a debate. I was saying ‘Who is more incompetent? That man or my man?'” This phrasing made it appear he was comparing Walz’s incompetence to that of his own running mate, Vance, who was present.
Social media users expressed bewilderment, with some questioning why Trump would “cook” his own vice-presidential pick. The ambiguous wording created a brief public relations puzzle.
However, a fact-check by Snopes clarified the confusion. According to the report, Trump was not referring to Vance when he said “my man.”
The White House indicated Trump was actually referencing his 2024 debate opponent, former President Joe Biden. This was supported by Trump’s follow-up comment about having “a man and a woman,” likely alluding to past campaigns against Biden and Hillary Clinton.
Therefore, while the initial clip suggested an internal insult, the context reveals Trump was comparing the perceived incompetence of his political rivals, not criticizing his own vice-presidential candidate.
