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JV JD Vance

Politician report card · Vice President of the United States · Executive

JD Vance

134 graded reports mentioning them on CladFacts. Scores below are about Vance personally — not an average of the media that covers them.

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Political Lean 68% Right-leaning

Why this lean: Republican VP; national-conservative positions on immigration, trade, and cultural issues.

Coverage of them · media avg grade B · media avg lean 7% right (how outlets covering them scored — not Vance’s own ideology)

Graded appearances

  1. Vance touts $230B fraud identified, $56B stopped; warns of 'President El-Sayed' undoing work Aug 5, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 68/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  2. VP Vance eulogizes Sen. Lindsey Graham at Capitol memorial service Jul 29, 2026 · ET Now · 88/100
    A-
    Political Lean 15% Right-leaning
  3. Sen. Hoeven discusses SAVE Act push via Senate reconciliation Jul 25, 2026 · News and Politics · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  4. Secret Service places agent on JD Vance detail on administrative leave amid leak probe Jul 23, 2026 · CBS News · 90/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  5. Rubio stresses Trump leads Iran talks with team including Vance, Witkoff and Kushner Jul 23, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 78/100
    B+
    Political Lean Centered
  6. Tate brothers arrested in Florida on UK extradition request amid Trump ties Jul 21, 2026 · MS NOW · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 15% Left-leaning
  7. Stansbury criticizes Trump executive order on Smithsonian exhibits in House hearing Jul 21, 2026 · Opinion Nexus · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Left-leaning
  8. JD Vance and Usha Vance announce birth of son Alec Neil Vance Jul 20, 2026 · Fox News · 100/100
    A+
    Political Lean Centered
  9. Vance warns on Rogan of socialist president risk if GOP fails to fix economy Jul 17, 2026 · Fox Business · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  10. Garcia cites NYT on Vance-led Situation Room meetings over Epstein files Jul 15, 2026 · Congressman Robert Garcia · 55/100
    C-
    Political Lean 75% Left-leaning
  11. Johnson outlines Reconciliation 3.0 plan to advance SAVE America Act Jul 15, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  12. MS NOW segment ties Vance's 2016 Trump critique to recent World Cup, pardons, ICE incident Jul 6, 2026 · MS NOW · 65/100
    C-
    Political Lean 85% Left-leaning
  13. AP clips Vance's July 4 remarks on critics of U.S. imperfections Jul 4, 2026 · Associated Press · 95/100
    A-
    Political Lean 15% Right-leaning
  14. Al Jazeera report on 2026 July 4th celebrations accurately covers heat cancellations and events Jul 4, 2026 · Al Jazeera English · 92/100
    A-
    Political Lean 12% Left-leaning
  15. David Sedaris on fashion, travel, TV and a Trump White House invite Jul 3, 2026 · NBC News · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean 25% Left-leaning
  16. Vance Comments on Iran Nuclear Concerns Amid Doha Talks Jul 1, 2026 · Bloomberg Television · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  17. France 24 fact-check on Trump birthright citizenship claims holds up Jul 1, 2026 · FRANCE 24 English · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean 15% Left-leaning
  18. Supreme Court strikes down party coordinated spending limits ahead of midterms Jun 30, 2026 · MS NOW · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 45% Left-leaning
  19. Bloomberg Reports Trump Disclosures, SCOTUS Rulings on Citizenship and Campaign Finance Jun 30, 2026 · Bloomberg Television · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  20. Fox News reports US-Iran strikes, Trump warning, and Israel-Lebanon talks Jun 28, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 35% Right-leaning
  21. CBS report on US-Iran strikes aligns with verified June 2026 events Jun 27, 2026 · CBS News · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  22. US-Iran tit-for-tat strikes test recent ceasefire amid Hormuz tanker attack Jun 27, 2026 · MS NOW · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 12% Left-leaning
  23. Fox News covers US-Iran Hormuz clashes and Schroyer ICE nomination Jun 27, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 35% Right-leaning
  24. Fox News segment on US-Iran strikes aligns closely with reporting Jun 27, 2026 · Fox News · 88/100
    A-
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  25. Fox panel discusses Iran cease-fire strains and Democratic primaries Jun 26, 2026 · Fox News · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 38% Right-leaning
  26. Maher Panel Critiques Vance on Watergate, Immigration, Texas Schools Jun 26, 2026 · Real Time with Bill Maher · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 68% Left-leaning
  27. Vance Downplays Watergate at Nixon Library Amid Trump Comparisons Jun 26, 2026 · MS NOW · 45/100
    C-
    Political Lean 82% Left-leaning
  28. Vance Downplays Watergate, Draws Nixon-Trump Parallels at Library Event Jun 26, 2026 · C-SPAN · 45/100
    C-
    Political Lean 72% Right-leaning
  29. Kristof Defends NYT Report on Palestinian Sexual Assault Allegations Jun 25, 2026 · Piers Morgan Uncensored · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 55% Left-leaning
  30. Bloomberg reports on JD Vance's Switzerland summit with Iran, photo avoidance Jun 21, 2026 · Bloomberg Television · 88/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  31. Fox News reports on IDF casualties, US-Iran talks in Switzerland amid Hormuz tensions Jun 21, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  32. Al Jazeera report on Trump Iran warning and US delegation in Switzerland Jun 21, 2026 · Al Jazeera English · 92/100
    A-
    Political Lean 15% Left-leaning
  33. Sky News analysis of US-Iran talks in Switzerland highlights diplomatic tensions Jun 21, 2026 · Sky News · 75/100
    B-
    Political Lean Centered
  34. Vance Remarks on Lebanon Ceasefire and U.S.-Iran Talks in Switzerland Jun 21, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  35. Bloomberg reports US-Iran talks underway in Switzerland amid Hormuz, Lebanon hurdles Jun 21, 2026 · Bloomberg Television · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean Centered
  36. JD Vance meets Pakistani mediators ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland Jun 21, 2026 · Guardian News · 95/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  37. Fox News reports on Trump toll threat amid Iran-Switzerland talks Jun 21, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 22% Right-leaning
  38. NewsNation report on US-Iran deal, Lebanon strikes and Hormuz shipping Jun 21, 2026 · NewsNation · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  39. US-Iran MoU talks hinge on Lebanon ceasefire compliance Jun 20, 2026 · Al Jazeera English · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 22% Left-leaning
  40. MS NOW Segment Frames Trump Iran Deal as Surrender Amid Ongoing Talks Jun 20, 2026 · MS NOW · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 72% Left-leaning
  41. Fox Business segment frames preliminary Iran framework as major Trump victory Jun 20, 2026 · Fox Business · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 68% Right-leaning
  42. Global National report on Iran-Hormuz tensions, World Cup and Cuba reforms Jun 20, 2026 · Global News · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  43. NBC reports Iran Strait of Hormuz closure claim, US dispute, and talks Jun 20, 2026 · NBC News · 92/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  44. NBC report on Vance's Switzerland trip for Iran talks aligns with events Jun 20, 2026 · NBC News · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  45. ABC News on Iran Strait of Hormuz closure amid US-Iran deal, Lebanon strikes Jun 20, 2026 · ABC News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  46. Fox News segment examines Iran-US talks, Hormuz claims, Lebanon clashes Jun 20, 2026 · Fox News · 78/100
    B
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  47. US-Iran Switzerland talks advance amid Hormuz closure claims, Lebanon tensions Jun 20, 2026 · Al Jazeera English · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  48. Vance defends Trump Iran approach as long-term safeguard Jun 20, 2026 · Fox News · 65/100
    B-
    Political Lean 75% Right-leaning
  49. MS NOW broadcast frames Trump-Iran MOU as US failure amid 2026 war Jun 19, 2026 · MS NOW · 65/100
    C-
    Political Lean 72% Left-leaning
  50. The Hill panel examines Vance's role as face of Iran deal Jun 19, 2026 · The Hill · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 25% Left-leaning
  51. US-Iran MOU signing delayed over logistics; Republicans criticize deal Jun 19, 2026 · Global News · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 15% Right-leaning
  52. US-Iran Switzerland talks postponed as Vance delays trip Jun 19, 2026 · Channel 4 News · 90/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  53. Fox News reports delay in US-Iran Switzerland talks after MOU signing Jun 19, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 10% Right-leaning
  54. AP reports US-Iran Switzerland signing ceremony cancelled amid signed MOU Jun 19, 2026 · Associated Press · 92/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  55. CBC reports on postponed US-Iran talks amid Israeli strikes in Lebanon Jun 19, 2026 · CBC News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean Centered
  56. Bloomberg Daybreak Europe Covers Burnham Win, US-Iran Deal, ASML Concerns Jun 19, 2026 · Bloomberg Television · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  57. Cuomo critiques Vance on US-Iran MOU terms and JCPOA comparison Jun 19, 2026 · NewsNation · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 68% Left-leaning
  58. DW News analyzes Vance rebuke of Israeli Iran deal critics Jun 18, 2026 · DW News · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  59. Lawrence critiques Trump-Iran Versailles deal as flawed Jun 18, 2026 · MS NOW · 55/100
    C-
    Political Lean 78% Left-leaning
  60. Vance Defends Conditional Iran Deal, Cites Gulf Support vs. JCPOA Jun 18, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 75/100
    B
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  61. Vance warns Israeli cabinet critics of Trump on Iran deal Jun 18, 2026 · Associated Press · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  62. Vance rebukes Israeli cabinet critics of Trump Iran deal Jun 18, 2026 · Reuters · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean Centered
  63. Vance Explains Trump Position on Iran Ballistic Missiles in Deal Talks Jun 18, 2026 · C-SPAN · 75/100
    B+
    Political Lean Centered
  64. Vance defends interim Iran deal, cites oil flow and lower gas prices Jun 18, 2026 · Associated Press · 78/100
    B+
    Political Lean 12% Right-leaning
  65. Vance highlights early gains from US-Iran MOU amid ongoing nuclear talks Jun 18, 2026 · Fox News · 65/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  66. Vance Campaigns for LiPetri, Attacks Suozzi on Taxes and Spending in NY-3 Jun 17, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 45/100
    C-
    Political Lean 82% Right-leaning
  67. Trump links Iran deal to falling oil prices in June 2026 press remarks Jun 17, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 55/100
    C-
    Political Lean 72% Right-leaning
  68. Vance Criticizes Suozzi's Votes on Tax Bill in NY-3 Campaign Event Jun 17, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 75/100
    B
    Political Lean 85% Right-leaning
  69. Trump claims $1.5-2T US damage to Iran, denies US funding in deal talks Jun 17, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 45/100
    C-
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  70. The View critiques Trump's Iran MOU as worse than Obama's deal Jun 17, 2026 · The View · 75/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Left-leaning
  71. AP clip captures Trump joking about blaming Vance on Iran MOU Jun 17, 2026 · Associated Press · 95/100
    A+
    Political Lean Centered
  72. Democrats question Maxwell prison transfer amid Epstein files scrutiny Jun 17, 2026 · MS NOW · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 65% Left-leaning
  73. The View Discusses Giants Players' Bible Verses on Pride Caps Jun 17, 2026 · The View · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 45% Left-leaning
  74. Trump Ties Iran Deal to Plummeting Oil Prices, Calls Affordability Crisis a Democratic Invention Jun 17, 2026 · USA TODAY · 72/100
    B
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  75. Fox Business segment urges calm on emerging US-Iran MOU amid speculation Jun 17, 2026 · Fox Business · 75/100
    B
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  76. Reuters examines private funding for Iran reconstruction amid US deal Jun 17, 2026 · Reuters · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  77. Fox News segment on Vance, Iran deal text release aligns with reporting Jun 17, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 35% Right-leaning
  78. Fox News segment hails US-Iran strikes and tentative deal as major success Jun 17, 2026 · Fox News · 65/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  79. Fox segment speculates on Harris role in Newsom family probe amid 2028 speculation Jun 17, 2026 · Fox News · 35/100
    D-
    Political Lean 85% Right-leaning
  80. Vance Calls Record-Low American Pride Poll a 'Very Bad Thing' Jun 17, 2026 · Fox News · 75/100
    B
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  81. Gutfeld monologue on Trump Iran deal mixes facts with satire Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 65/100
    B
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  82. JD Vance Addresses Pope Leo XIV's Criticisms on War and Migration Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B
    Political Lean 35% Right-leaning
  83. Fox segment examines US-Iran deal terms, inspection doubts, and Lebanon tensions Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 55% Right-leaning
  84. MS NOW critique of Trump Iran deal, ballroom costs, reflecting pool Jun 16, 2026 · MS NOW · 75/100
    B-
    Political Lean 60% Left-leaning
  85. The Hill segment on US-Iran deal highlights Vance role amid uncertainties Jun 16, 2026 · The Hill · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  86. Fox News segment on thwarted White House UFC plot and political violence Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 78/100
    B+
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  87. Fox segment on foiled White House UFC plot and Vance rhetoric call Jun 16, 2026 · Fox Business · 78/100
    B-
    Political Lean 62% Right-leaning
  88. Redistricting analysis shows GOP edge for 2026 midterms; Vance media tour draws scrutiny Jun 16, 2026 · CBS News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  89. Vance details conditional $300B Iran fund in Fox News clip Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 88/100
    A-
    Political Lean 35% Right-leaning
  90. Fox News segment promotes Trump-Iran MOU, Vance defends terms Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 78/100
    B+
    Political Lean 72% Right-leaning
  91. PBS segment on murky U.S.-Iran deal accurately reflects public statements and uncertainties Jun 16, 2026 · PBS NewsHour · 90/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  92. Fox News clip covers Trump at G7 family photo, Iran MOU plans Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  93. Joy Behar Reflects on JD Vance's The View Appearance Jun 16, 2026 · The View · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 35% Left-leaning
  94. Vance attributes Trump 2028 comments to entertainment value Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 95/100
    A-
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  95. Fox Business segment on Iran deal, oil drop, stock rally and SpaceX IPO Jun 16, 2026 · Fox Business · 78/100
    B+
    Political Lean 22% Right-leaning
  96. ABC News Reports Vance Defends White House on Epstein Files Transparency Jun 16, 2026 · ABC News · 90/100
    A-
    Political Lean 5% Left-leaning
  97. JD Vance Discusses 'Childless Cat Ladies' Comment on The View Jun 16, 2026 · The View · 75/100
    B-
    Political Lean 55% Left-leaning
  98. Vance Defends Border Policy, Disputes Black History Erasure Claims on The View Jun 16, 2026 · The View · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 72% Left-leaning
  99. The View presses JD Vance on Trump evolution, immigration record Jun 16, 2026 · The View · 55/100
    C+
    Political Lean 75% Left-leaning
  100. US-Iran Deal Talks: Uncertainties Persist Ahead of Expected Signing Jun 16, 2026 · Bloomberg Television · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  101. Vance Addresses Economy, Inflation, and Epstein Files Release on The View Jun 16, 2026 · The View · 62/100
    C+
    Political Lean 35% Left-leaning
  102. FBI Thwarts Alleged Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event Jun 16, 2026 · CNN · 92/100
    A-
    Political Lean 12% Left-leaning
  103. FBI foils drone plot at White House UFC event; Vance discusses threat, Iran deal Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  104. CBS reports US-Iran framework deal, expert warns of leverage risks Jun 16, 2026 · CBS News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 15% Left-leaning
  105. The Hill analyzes Trump Iran MOU against past promises amid ongoing negotiations Jun 16, 2026 · The Hill · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  106. Trump Iran Deal Faces Contradictions on Lebanon, Hormuz, Funding Jun 16, 2026 · MS NOW · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 65% Left-leaning
  107. NBC Reports FBI Thwarted Alleged Drone Plot at White House UFC Event Jun 16, 2026 · NBC News · 88/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  108. Fox News covers Trump-Iran MOU framework amid G7 talks Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 35% Right-leaning
  109. Axios Reports Internal Doubts on Trump-Iran Deal Among Top Officials Jun 16, 2026 · CNN · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 25% Left-leaning
  110. Vance Denies Immediate Iran Asset Unfreeze in New MOU Jun 16, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  111. MS NOW segment questions transparency of Trump-Iran MOU amid sparse details Jun 16, 2026 · MS NOW · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Left-leaning
  112. Georgia Senate Runoff Tests Trump Endorsement Power Amid 2028 Buzz Jun 16, 2026 · POLITICO · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean 15% Left-leaning
  113. US, Iran Ceasefire Deal Shows Conflicting Claims on Terms Jun 16, 2026 · ABC News · 88/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  114. Fox News reports on Trump Iran MOU and reconstruction fund denial at G7 Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  115. Fox News Reports on Proposed Iran MOU and Conditional $300B Fund Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  116. Bloomberg Reports Trump Hormuz Vow, G7 Skepticism, BoJ Hike Jun 16, 2026 · Bloomberg Television · 75/100
    B+
    Political Lean Centered
  117. Bloomberg reports on tentative US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz Jun 16, 2026 · Bloomberg Television · 85/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  118. Vance Outlines US-Iran MOU Release Timeline and Terms Jun 16, 2026 · Reuters · 92/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered
  119. Fox News Segment Reviews Uncertainties in US-Iran Preliminary Deal Jun 16, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  120. Fox Business analyzes interim US-Iran deal with guest optimism Jun 16, 2026 · Fox Business · 70/100
    B-
    Political Lean 55% Right-leaning
  121. Vance Interview Details Framework of Trump-Iran MOU Amid Ongoing Talks Jun 16, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 78/100
    B
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  122. Fox News covers Trump-Iran MOU amid ongoing uncertainties over terms and enforcement Jun 15, 2026 · Fox News · 55/100
    C+
    Political Lean 45% Right-leaning
  123. MSNBC segment on NYT book, White House leaks, habeas corpus debate Jun 15, 2026 · MS NOW · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 72% Left-leaning
  124. JD Vance Requests Prayers Ahead of The View Appearance Jun 15, 2026 · Fox News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 35% Right-leaning
  125. Vance on Iran deal: Ball in Tehran's court after US strikes Jun 15, 2026 · Fox News · 65/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  126. NBC Nightly News covers B-52 crash, Iran deal, Newsom probe, weather events Jun 15, 2026 · NBC News · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  127. Vance Defends New US-Iran MOU on Hannity, Stresses No Taxpayer Funds Jun 15, 2026 · Fox News · 75/100
    B
    Political Lean 75% Right-leaning
  128. NBC News Broadcast Covers US-Iran MoU, B-52 Crash, and Breaking Stories Jun 15, 2026 · NBC News · 88/100
    A-
    Political Lean 8% Left-leaning
  129. Watters segment hails Trump Iran deal at G-7 amid ongoing talks Jun 15, 2026 · Fox News · 55/100
    C+
    Political Lean 82% Right-leaning
  130. Vance Defends Trump Iran Deal Framework Amid GOP Criticism Jun 15, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 65/100
    B-
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  131. Knicks Title Win, White House UFC Event, and Iran Deal Examined on Daily Show Jun 15, 2026 · The Daily Show · 75/100
    B
    Political Lean 65% Left-leaning
  132. The View previews JD Vance interview amid Iran deal, UFC event discussion Jun 15, 2026 · The View · 75/100
    B+
    Political Lean 25% Left-leaning
  133. Vance Defends Tentative US-Iran Ceasefire Deal on ABC News Jun 15, 2026 · ABC News · 72/100
    B
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  134. UFC fighter's Michelle Obama remark at White House event draws backlash Jun 15, 2026 · The Economic Times · 88/100
    A-
    Political Lean Centered

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