JD Vance Praises The Gateway Pundit Despite Criticism Over False Claims
JD Vance Says Nice Things About a News Source That Has Been Criticized
When Vice President JD Vance talked to the site’s founder, he publicly supported a right-wing news site that has been criticized for spreading false and unverified claims.
“I recently talked to Jim Hoft, the founder and writer of The Gateway Pundit, and he said these things.” Fact-checking groups and watchdogs of the major media have said more than once that this website posts content that is based on conspiracies.
The interview, which came out on Sunday, got a lot of attention right away because Vance talked about how the platform changes politics stories. They discussed Minnesota Democratic governor Tim Walz, who ran for president with Kamala Harris in 2024. Hoft reported “some news” concerning Walz in the past 24 hours. He alleged the FBI and DHS were “covering for him” because they suspected Communist China ties.
After listening, Vance chuckled and stated he didn’t think the government would defend him as much. “No, they wouldn’t have,” Vance said.
They then discussed how helpful the outlet is. “This is why The Gateway Pundit matters,” Vance told Hoft. “You guys report on this stuff and find out about it, and I read about it on your website.” Despite the site’s negative image, he praised its work.
Political experts say the Vice President’s support may show his supporters that alternative and less popular news outlets can be valuable even if they transmit misleading information. Critics worry that this backing will make sites flagged by independent fact-checkers for spreading false information look more trustworthy.
The Gateway Pundit has always opposed “mainstream media bias.” It favors articles about Democrats or government institutions doing wrong, which far-right groups prefer. Many individuals adore this kind of stuff, but journalists, academics, and anti-fake news groups have criticized it.
Politics are heated, and Vance’s comments come as his government struggles to address public distrust of the media. People who like him say that his use of The Gateway Pundit shows that he wants to break free from the media’s established leaders. On the other hand, people who are against it see it as a worrisome sign to a platform that has made many false and disputed claims in the past.
There will be a lot of talk about the relationship between politicians and political media outlets as we get closer to another heated election season. It’s interesting to see what kinds of media Vance likes, and it also brings up a bigger question about how Americans pick and trust their news sources.
Sources
The Gateway Pundit (official website)
Public statements and interviews by JD Vance
Independent fact-checking reports from PolitiFact, FactCheck.org, and Media Bias/Fact Check
