J. D. Vance: “The American left had such a beating in the 2024 elections.”

“I think it's worth reflecting on the American left in 2025, because if you're anything like me, I was very optimistic that The American left had such a beating in the 2024 elections. that they might have a come to Jesus moment. They might look around and say, you know, maybe the American people are not going to go for grown men beating up women in girls sports.” (03:08–03:24)

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