U.S. Vice President JD Vance used a public appearance on 28 August to argue that Western nations had become “too comfortable” with open borders and restrictions on speech, contrasting that approach with what he described as the Biden-Trump administration’s emphasis on tighter border controls and expanded free expression. He said the shift had “energized the culture” of countries that embraced it. Vance also challenged progressive critics of U.S. policy, singling out New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani. The vice president questioned whether Mamdani, an immigrant from Uganda, showed adequate “gratitude” for the opportunities the United States provided, and urged political figures to defend national heritage against what he called “crazies” who disparage it.
JD Vance: Mamdani Doesn't Show Gratitude For America "Mandami, when you hear him speak, is this a man who feels gratitude for the United States of America? Is this a man who feels grateful for all of the opportunities, the incredible bounty of this country? I don't know the guy, https://t.co/2Gb4jdHylN
🔥JD Vance scorches Communist Zohran Mamdani: "Is this a man who feels gratitude for the United States? My sense is he's had a very good life in this country. Show a sense of gratitude instead of just attacking the United States." https://t.co/lyPRKOFt4Q
🚨 JUST IN: VP JD Vance has a scathing message for Zohran Mamdani, and he is 100% correct. This also applies to a ton of other 3rd world migrants and Muslims like Ilhan Omar. "Is this a man who feels gratitude for the United States of America? My sense is he's had a very good https://t.co/wEhINGp6ZI