Donald Trump's recent outings without JD Vance raise eyebrows as rumors of rift in inner circle swirl

Internet speculates about the growing distance between Donald Trump and JD Vance as the latter remains absent from the president-elect's public outings
PUBLISHED NOV 19, 2024
Donald Trump and JD Vance during the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Getty Images)
Donald Trump and JD Vance during the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Vice President-elect JD Vance has sparked rumors of falling out of favor with Donald Trump as he was noticeably absent from the President-elect's multiple recent public outings, Nicki Swift reported on Monday, November 18.

The relationship between Vance and Trump had been rocky in the past. In 2016, Vance compared Trump to Adolf Hitler but later endorsed him and even became his running mate in the 2024 presidential election.

Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) speaks as Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, former first lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump look on during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
JD Vance speaks as Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and Barron Trump look on during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

After winning the 2024 election, Trump said of his running mate, "(Vance) turned out to be a good choice. I took a little heat at the beginning, but I knew the brain was a good one — as good as it gets."

Donald Trump appearances which JD Vance skipped

JD Vance was apparently not invited to several of Trump's public outings with his inner circle, which includes tech billionaire Elon Musk, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Robert F Kennedy Jr, and Donald Trump Jr.

President-elect Donald Trump talks with Dana White during the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
President-elect Donald Trump talks with Dana White during the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2024, in New York City (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The most popular event missed by Vance was the UFC 309 at the Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 16, where Trump's entourage also included Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Kid Rock.

Trump's deputy communications chief Margo Martin posted a picture on X (formerly Twitter) the following day, which showed the president-elect enjoying a McDonald's meal with his inner circle on board Trump Force One. The image went viral over social media and fueled the rumors of Vance being left in isolation.



 

Internet users voice their concerns about JD Vance

Netizens, who are aware of Donald Trump's tendency to cut off connections with former associates, most notably Mike Pence who was his vice president from the first term, have expressed their concerns for JD Vance on X.

"Anybody else notices that JD Vance is missing?" asked a social media user.



 

"It’s so funny that he just does not hang out with JD Vance," noted another.



 

"Has anyone heard from JD Vance? It seems Musk has become Trump's unelected VP," shared one person.



 

"As I was saying, JD Vance has vanished," said another.



 

"It's funny how JD Vance has been shunted to the side without a second thought," one individual commented.



 

"Was JD Vance instructed to stay out of sight and stay out of mind?" asked another.



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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