JD Vance’s Claims About the Economy Contradict Trump’s – And the Internet Wastes No Time Mocking Him
JD Vance has always tried to show himself as one of Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters, especially now that Trump is back in the White House for a second term. But even with all his loyalty, Vance sometimes says things that make Trump look bad. Other times, he goes beyond what Trump claims and creates new problems for the administration.
That is exactly what happened during his recent interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News. Hannity asked him a simple question about the American economy—when will everyday people finally feel like things are improving?
Vance replied that some improvements had already started, but he also said it would take “a long time” for the economy to really pick up. He even added that Trump had “inherited a disaster” in his second term.
People quickly noticed that his comments clashed with Trump’s usual message. Trump has repeatedly insisted that the economy is “booming,” “strong,” and “better than ever.” So hearing his own vice president say the opposite immediately grabbed the internet’s attention.
Users on X (formerly Twitter) wasted no time mocking the contradiction. One person wrote that what Vance really meant was that “they created a disaster.” Another questioned Trump’s old promise that the economy would take off on “Day One,” asking why it now needs “a long time.” Someone else pointed out Trump’s constant bragging by saying, “Meanwhile Trump is saying it’s never been hotter.”
Many people joked about the sudden shift from big promises to slow progress. One user compared Trump’s confident talk of an instant turnaround with Vance’s more negative comments, saying, “So ‘Day One’ has become ‘A Long Time.’”
Other reactions were more critical. One person argued that every Democratic president ends up cleaning up the economy after a Republican leaves office, calling Trump and Vance a “wrecking ball.” Another mocked the mixed messages by asking, “I thought we were in the middle of the ‘best economy ever’—so which one is true?”
Some comments went even further, accusing Trump and Vance of damaging the economy, weakening international relationships, and using government agencies against their opponents. A few users also complained that the economy has not improved the way Trump supporters promised, saying MAGA fans would still blame Biden even though Trump is currently in charge.
Overall, the reactions showed real frustration. Many Americans feel the economy isn’t working for them and are tired of hearing conflicting messages from their leaders. Vance’s comments didn’t just contradict Trump—they highlighted a deeper problem inside the administration and raised concerns about what direction the country is actually heading in.
The mixed messages have left many wondering: if Trump and Vance can’t even agree on how the economy is doing, how can people trust that things will get better anytime soon?
