'Fight Trump, get Trump, attack Trump': JD Vance says Democrats are obsessed with POTUS

JD Vance also said the administration wants bipartisan cooperation but hasn't found 'much willingness' across the aisle
UPDATED OCT 17, 2025
JD Vance accused Democrats of obsessing over attacking Donald Trump instead of focusing on governance (Getty Images)
JD Vance accused Democrats of obsessing over attacking Donald Trump instead of focusing on governance (Getty Images)


 

WASHINGTON, DC: Vice President JD Vance criticized Democrats on Thursday, October 16, for being singularly focused on opposing President Donald Trump instead of cooperating on key policy issues like healthcare reform.

Vance said the administration remains open to bipartisan collaboration but has found little willingness from Democrats to engage productively.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks following a meeting with Congressional Democrats and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Congressional leaders met with President Trump to negotiate funding legislation to avoid a government shutdown. Vance was accompanied by (L-R) Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD). (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks following a meeting with Congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump at the White House on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC.(Win McNamee/Getty Images)

JD Vance slams Democrats' 'get Trump' fixation

JD Vance accused Democrats of prioritizing political attacks over governance, arguing that their approach has hindered progress on critical domestic issues.

"Democrats' entire obsession is 'fight Trump, get Trump, attack Trump,'" the 41-year-old said. “We would actually like to work with the Democrats on fixing health care for the American people. Unfortunately, we haven't found much willingness across the aisle to do that.”

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 01: U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt (R) looks on during the daily press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on October 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. Vance joined Leavitt to discuss the federal government shutdown, after Congress and the White House failed to reach a funding deal by the October 1 deadline and halted U.S. government services for the first time in nearly seven years. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Vice President JD Vance speaks as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt looks on during the daily press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on October 1, 2025, in Washington, DC ( Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Vance, who has emerged as one of the administration’s most vocal policy advocates, stressed that the White House’s goal is to deliver tangible benefits for working families rather than engage in political theater.

His remarks reflect growing frustration within the Trump administration over the gridlock that has stalled several legislative initiatives, including healthcare, border security, and tax reforms.

Calls for bipartisan action on healthcare

JD Vance’s comments come amid renewed efforts by the Trump administration to overhaul parts of the healthcare system, including measures to reduce prescription medicine prices and expand access to affordable coverage options.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 16: Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers remarks as U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on October 16, 2025 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump outlined plans during the event to expand vitro fertilization (IVF) access by encouraging workplace benefits to include access to IVF and infertility coverage. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers remarks as President Donald Trump looks on during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on October 16, 2025 in Washington, DC (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Administration officials have argued that the current system remains burdened by bureaucracy and excessive costs, and that bipartisan cooperation could lead to meaningful reform.

However, Democrats have largely opposed Trump’s healthcare agenda, criticizing it as favoring private insurers and reducing federal protections for patients.

The vice president’s remarks also align with the POTUS' broader message of focusing on economic growth and “America First” policies during his second term. The administration has continued to highlight its achievements in job creation and infrastructure investment, while framing Democratic opposition as obstructionist.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 14: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with U.S. Vice President JD Vance (L) during a meeting with President of Argentina Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House on October 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is hosting Milei for a working lunch days after the U.S. Treasury finalized a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina in an effort to help stabilize its economy. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump speaks with Vice President JD Vance during a meeting with President of Argentina Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room at the White House on October 14, 2025, in Washington, DC (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

In recent weeks, both Trump and Vance have increased public outreach efforts, emphasizing the administration’s willingness to work across party lines. Still, Vance’s remarks suggest deep frustration that partisan divisions have made even limited cooperation nearly impossible.

As the administration prepares for upcoming legislative battles, the vice president reiterated the White House’s commitment to pursuing healthcare reform, with or without Democratic support.

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