Seven establishment Republican senators anonymously criticized Vice President JD Vance, drawing scorn from figures such as Donald Trump Jr., who labeled them as the same “cowardly neocons” and “genuine p*ssies” who have long disparaged his father, President Donald Trump. The senators expressed their private frustrations to Jewish Insider, reportedly pointing to remarks made by Vance in the leaked Signal group chat.
They especially took issue with the VP’s comments, revealed by The Atlantic, “that the Houthis are more of a problem for Europe than the United States and his voicing of doubt that it was in the U.S.’ [sic] interest to strike the Iran-backed group in Yemen.” In essence, Breitbart News noted, they fear Vance leans toward an “isolationist” worldview rather than embracing a globalist perspective. One anonymous Republican senator told the outlet that “a number of Republican senators are very concerned.”
“They think it’s quite revealing. It reveals a mindset that I’m sure is perplexing to our European allies,” this individual continued, as another described Vance’s view as “very disappointing.” Another anonymous GOP senator added: “It was shocking to me that he didn’t see the need to strike back when they struck our naval vessels. That’s not a British problem or a European problem. Frankly, them striking our friends in Israel is more than enough justification.”
Another anonymous Republican senator remarked that while Vance’s comments were unexpected, they are consistent with his stance against continually allocating billions to Ukraine. However, the lawmaker expressed concern that this view reflects a broader, worrisome shift in the GOP’s approach to foreign policy. And one senator went as far as questioning if President Donald Trump saw Vance’s remarks and had regrets over his choice. This individual was quoted as saying, “I’ve gotta wonder if Trump’s looking at this and going, ‘What have I done?’”
The article still expresses the concerns of anonymous Republican lawmakers, but the MAGA world is unhappy. “So seven ‘Republican’ Senators decided to plant a hit piece in Jewish Insider attacking @JDVance ANONYMOUSLY over his America First foreign policy views,” Republican strategist Anthony Surabian said on the X platform. “Don Jr. decided to respond to them on the record and let them know what he thinks about them. Enjoy! ‘Genuine p*ssies.'”
So seven “Republican” Senators decided to plant a hit piece in Jewish Insider attacking @JDVance ANONYMOUSLY over his America First foreign policy views. Don Jr. decided to respond to them on the record and let them know what he thinks about them. Enjoy!
“Genuine p*ssies” pic.twitter.com/tGCg5IiE8E
— Andrew Surabian (@Surabees) March 27, 2025
Trump Jr. commented on the story for Jewish Insider, giving them the following statement: “These seven cowardly neocons attacking JD anonymously are genuine p*ssies. If they really feel this way, then they should at least be man enough to put their names to these quotes. The fact that they are too cowardly to do that is exactly why I’m so happy that these RINOs are a dying breed in our party – whether they realize it or not.” He also followed up on social media, writing, “How much do you want to bet that the 7 RINO Senators anonymously crying about @JDVance to the leftist media are some of the same ones who have constantly trashed my father behind his back for years?”
How much do you want to bet that the 7 RINO Senators anonymously crying about @JDVance to the leftist media are some of the same ones who have constantly trashed my father behind his back for years? https://t.co/d1QX1DOx7p
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) March 27, 2025
The GOP’s Steve Guest also remarked, “The editorial decision to allow people to speak anonymously in a story like this is DISGRACEFUL.” For the record, Trump chose Vance on the strong recommendation of Don Jr.
