It was only a matter of time before the mainstream media (MSM) showed its true colors again—this time during a heated exchange between GOP Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance and ABC’s Martha Raddatz. During an interview on ABC’s This Week, Vance dismantled Raddatz’s narrative as she tried to downplay the dangerous presence of Venezuelan gangs in Aurora, Colorado. It was a masterclass in staying sharp under fire, and it highlighted just how out of touch the MSM is—and how far they are willing to go to protect the disastrous policies of the Biden-Harris administration.
The MSM’s Blind Spot: Defending Kamala and Biden’s Border Crisis
The interview began with Raddatz attempting to minimize the issue of migrant gang violence in Colorado, quoting Aurora’s mayor, Mike Coffman, who described the gang presence as limited to “a handful of apartment complexes.” While Coffman himself may have downplayed the situation, Vance wasn’t about to let Raddatz or the MSM get away with this tactic.
As she pressed on, Vance hit back with a blunt response: “Do you hear yourself? Only a handful of apartment complexes in America were taken over by Venezuelan gangs, and Donald Trump is the problem—not Kamala Harris’ open border?”
This quick retort perfectly captured the absurdity of the MSM’s fixation on nitpicking Trump’s words while ignoring the reality of violent gangs in our neighborhoods. It’s no secret that America has a major crisis at its southern border, and it’s a direct result of Biden and Harris undoing the strong policies put in place by Trump. Yet, instead of confronting these facts, the media continues to run cover for Harris and her open border policies that have let criminal elements flood into the country.
JD Vance: A Strong Voice in a Hostile Interview
What stood out in this interview wasn’t just Vance’s willingness to speak truth to power—it was his ability to stay calm and composed while under attack. Raddatz clearly had an agenda, nitpicking Trump’s words about the “invasion” of migrant gangs in Aurora rather than addressing the core issue: the dangers posed by unchecked immigration. But Vance didn’t flinch.
“Americans are so fed up with what’s going on, and they have every right to be,” Vance declared, a statement that resonates with millions of Americans across the country who see their communities threatened by criminal elements entering through our porous southern border.
In one swift move, Vance shifted the conversation away from media semantics and back to what really matters—keeping our communities safe. It’s a simple message, but one that the MSM consistently ignores because it doesn’t fit their pro-Kamala narrative.
The Reality: Open Borders, Criminal Gangs, and Media Bias
The situation in Aurora is just one example of a growing trend across America—cities being hit by violent crime directly tied to migrant gangs. In Aurora’s case, the gang in question is the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua, a violent group involved in human trafficking and other criminal activities. These criminals aren’t just a minor nuisance—they’re a serious threat to law-abiding Americans.
But here’s the problem: when former President Trump highlights these issues, the MSM attacks him for his language rather than focusing on the threat itself. And when Vance defended Trump’s comments, Raddatz immediately tried to downplay the severity of the problem. This is how the MSM operates—they’re more interested in fact-checking rhetoric than addressing the real-life consequences of open border policies that allow dangerous individuals into our country.
Kamala Harris and the Left’s Open Border Disaster
Of course, at the heart of this entire issue is the Biden-Harris administration’s reckless handling of immigration. Kamala Harris, as the “border czar,” has done little to address the surge of illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S. On the contrary, her policies have exacerbated the problem, creating the conditions for gangs like Tren de Aragua to infiltrate cities like Aurora.
But does the MSM hold Harris accountable? Absolutely not. Instead, they cover for her at every turn, refusing to acknowledge the role her policies play in these escalating problems. Whether it’s because of their political allegiance or fear of criticism, the result is the same—Harris gets a free pass while American communities pay the price.
The Left’s Double Standard on Law and Order
One of the most frustrating aspects of this entire situation is the blatant double standard in how the media covers law and order. When conservative politicians push for stronger border security, they’re branded as racist or xenophobic. Yet when crime spikes as a direct result of lenient border policies, the MSM looks the other way or minimizes the issue.
What happened in Aurora should serve as a wake-up call, but the MSM is determined to keep pressing snooze. Vance’s confrontation with Raddatz was a perfect example of how the leftist media works—they don’t want to admit that the Biden-Harris administration’s open border policies are a disaster, so they attempt to shift the conversation elsewhere.
But Americans aren’t buying it anymore. The more the MSM tries to cover for Kamala Harris, the more obvious it becomes that they are in the tank for her. And in doing so, they expose their own bias and hypocrisy for all to see.
Final Thoughts
JD Vance’s performance in this interview was nothing short of brilliant. He didn’t just stand his ground—he flipped the script on Raddatz, exposing the MSM’s failure to confront the real issues facing our country. While the left continues to push their open border agenda, Vance and others are fighting to make sure the truth is heard loud and clear.
The mainstream media may try to deflect and downplay, but as Vance showed, conservative leaders are ready to push back harder than ever. And that’s exactly what America needs right now—a strong voice in the face of media bias and political incompetence.
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JD Vance is destroying one MSM reporter after another, hopefully this will help wake the public up as to what these ‘fake news’ reporters have been doing, once Donald Trump announced he was running for president in 2015. (and Soros bought them [the MSM] off)!! We can only hope.