Vice President J.D. Vance Confronts NBC’s Kristen Welker on Meet the Press
On August 24, 2025, Vice President J.D. Vance confronted NBC’s Kristen Welker during an appearance on Meet the Press, disputing her suggestion that President Trump has not applied meaningful pressure on Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine.
During the Exchange
Welker pressed Vance on whether Trump had exerted sufficient influence on Russia. Vance countered that the administration has imposed significant economic measures, saying the president “has applied more economic pressure to the Russians to stop this war than Biden did in three years,” and added that this approach reflects how negotiation works.
Public Reaction
A clip of the segment circulated widely online, drawing strong reactions. Supporters of Vance praised his performance, while other viewers criticized Welker’s line of questioning as politically motivated.
Social Media Highlights
Social posts highlighted the contrast between the two. Some commentators applauded Vance’s composure and called the segment a decisive rebuttal. Others accused the network of bias and described the interview as confr...