Seven establishment Republican senators anonymously criticized Vice President JD Vance, prompting backlash from figures like Donald Trump Jr., who called them “cowardly neocons” and “genuine p*ssies.”
The senators, speaking to Jewish Insider, were upset by Vance’s remarks in a leaked Signal chat, particularly his comments about the Houthis being a bigger issue for Europe than the U.S. and questioning the need to strike them in Yemen.
These senators expressed concerns about Vance’s isolationist leanings, fearing it signals a shift away from the GOP’s traditional foreign policy. One even questioned if President Trump regretted endorsing Vance.
In response, Trump Jr. defended Vance, accusing the senators of cowardice for hiding behind anonymity. He also linked them to longtime critics of his father, emphasizing the decline of “RINOs” in the GOP.
