UMVA has learned that Vice President JD Vance joked about his qualifications to negotiate with Iran, citing his experience dealing with Joy Behar on ABC's The View.
Vance made the comments during a White House press briefing, where he was asked if he's worried about being blamed if the talks with Iran go sideways. He assured reporters that he's "not at all" worried, and instead poked fun at his critics who question his experience with hostile negotiations.
The Vice President claimed that his appearance on The View two days prior gave him valuable experience in dealing with tough negotiators. He jokingly described Joy Behar as "way tougher than the Iranians," and revealed that they are now "best friends."
Vance expressed optimism about the current negotiations with Iran, saying that they are already at a "good place" and that the goal is to "get the icing on the top of fundamentally transforming Iran's relationship with the world."
When asked about progressive criticisms of his qualifications, Vance pointed to his experience on The View as evidence that he can handle high-stakes negotiations. He seemed to take the criticisms in stride, using humor to deflect concerns about his abilities.
Vance's comments about Joy Behar were echoed in a recent appearance on Fox's "Gutfeld!", where he revealed that Behar praised him despite the other co-hosts attacking him as a racist. He shared that Behar told him during a commercial break that he was "pretty good for a Republican," which he found surprising.
The Vice President's lighthearted approach to criticism and his unconventional background have raised eyebrows, but he appears to be taking it all in stride. His unorthodox style has generated significant attention and sparked debate about his qualifications for the role.
