Jesse Watters gushes over ‘beautiful’ Vance after VP debate, trolls say ‘eye makeup worked on him’

During a panel discussion, Jesse Watters joined other Fox News personalities on heaping praise on JD Vance after the VP debate
UPDATED OCT 2, 2024
Fox News host Jesse Watters focused on JD Vance's appearance rather than his performance in the vice presidential debate (Fox News, Getty Images)
Fox News host Jesse Watters focused on JD Vance's appearance rather than his performance in the vice presidential debate (Fox News, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Following the vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz on Tuesday, October 1, Fox News host Jesse Watters chose to highlight Vance's looks rather than his debate performance.

"He looked beautiful tonight," Watters remarked during a panel discussion.

"He looked humble. He looked earnest, sharp—20 years younger than Walz."



 

Fox News personalities praise JD Vance's debate composure amid Tim Walz's missteps

According to the Daily Beast, Jesse Watters’ comments were part of a wave of compliments from Fox personalities regarding JD Vance's demeanor during the debate. Many noted his composure contrasted sharply with Tim Walz’s verbal missteps, including comments about school shooters and his past as a “knucklehead” regarding the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Laura Ingraham noted, “I don’t think I have ever seen a Republican so deftly maneuver what was smug and arrogant bias on the part of those moderators.”

She praised Vance for handling questions designed to make Republicans appear unfavorable, stating, “He showed us his humanity and also his knowledge of the issues. I don’t think he could’ve done better under the circumstances.”

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Republican vice presidential candidate, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, participate in a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, 2024 in New York City. This is expected to be the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 general election. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz participate in a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, 2024 in New York Cit (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Dana Perino echoed this sentiment, pointing out that the Democrats had attempted to lower expectations for Walz, ultimately resulting in an underwhelming performance.

“The only problem is for Democrats, they underperformed because the expectation should have been even lower than that,” she said.

While Watters acknowledged Vance's strengths, he also cautioned that Republicans shouldn't dismiss Walz entirely.

“Walz didn’t have a terrible night,” he stated.

“He didn’t screw up that badly. He had a few moments but I’m sure Democrats are kind of pleased with it. No blood drawn, but in a tight race like that, I think JD performed well.”

During the 90-minute televised debate hosted by CBS News and moderated by Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan, Vance and Walz clashed over various issues like abortion and immigration.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) speak after a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, 2024 in New York City. This is expected to be the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 general election. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Fox News personalities pointed out Tim Walz's missteps during the vice presidential debate while lauding JD Vance's composure (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Internet reacts to Jesse Watters' praise for JD Vance

Amid Jesse Watters' enthusiastic praise for JD Vance's debate appearance, social media users voiced their skepticism and criticism.

One user wrote, "He also thought Trump beat Harris Lmao , who the hell cares what that clown says?"



 

Another user commented, "If he were a woman, I would flatten his tire and then offer to give him a ride home. Always works!"



 

One person said, "I don't know how anybody takes him seriously. He's ridiculous to the point of being parody."



 

Another added, "That’s cause he finds him hot and attractive and wants his way with him."



 

One user said, "Watters is about to come out of the closet!"



 

Another replied, "The eye makeup worked on Jesse."



 

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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