Vance Turns Heads After Hot Mic Catches What He Really Thought About Trump\u2019s Speech?<\/p>\n
Vice President JD Vance didn\u2019t mince words when discussing President Donald Trump\u2019s historic speech before a joint session of Congress last week. Caught on a hot mic in a candid moment with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Vance acknowledged Trump\u2019s address would be compelling but seemed surprised by its sheer length.<\/p>\n
ance\u2019s Off-the-Cuff Remark Before Trump\u2019s Speech<\/p>\n
Just before Trump took the stage, Vance was overheard commenting on what would soon become the longest presidential address to Congress in history.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy the way, I think the speech is going to be great,\u201d Vance told Johnson. \u201cBut I don\u2019t know how you do this for 90 minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Official portrait of Vice President JD Vance, Photo Credit: wikimedia
\nOfficial portrait of Vice President JD Vance, Photo Credit: wikimedia<\/p>\n
Speaker Johnson, not missing an opportunity to criticize the previous administration, fired back with a jab at President Biden\u2019s past addresses.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe hardest thing was doing it during Biden when the speech was a stupid campaign speech,\u201d Johnson joked.<\/p>\n
Video footage captured the exchange before Johnson discreetly lowered the microphone, appearing to realize it was still live.<\/p>\n
Trump\u2019s Speech Breaks Records<\/p>\n
he former president\u2019s address stretched for an astonishing one hour and 40 minutes, breaking a long-standing record previously held by Bill Clinton, whose longest State of the Union speech lasted one hour and 28 minutes.<\/p>\n
Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson in congress, Photo Credit: FOX 2 Detroit\/Youtube
\nVice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson in congress, Photo Credit: FOX 2 Detroit\/Youtube<\/p>\n
According to the American Presidency Project, Trump now holds the title for the longest speech delivered by a sitting president before Congress.<\/p>\n
Millions Tuned In\u2014But Viewership Was Lower Than Trump\u2019s First Term<\/p>\n
Despite the historic nature of the address, audience numbers were lower than any of Trump\u2019s four previous addresses during his first administration. An estimated 36.6 million viewers watched the speech, marking a dip from past years.<\/p>\n
However, CBS News reported that a strong majority of those who tuned in approved of the president\u2019s remarks. While viewership skewed heavily Republican\u2014something that is typical for presidential speeches\u2014those watching responded positively to Trump\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n
Vice President JD Vance whispering to House Speaker Mike Johnson in congress, Photo Credit: FOX 2 Detroit\/Youtube
\nVice President JD Vance whispering to House Speaker Mike Johnson in congress, Photo Credit: FOX 2 Detroit\/Youtube<\/p>\n
How Did Americans React?<\/p>\n
A CBS News\/YouGov poll conducted immediately after the speech revealed overwhelmingly favorable reactions from viewers:<\/p>\n
76 percent approved of Trump\u2019s address<\/p>\n
23 percent disapproved<\/p>\n
Many labeled the speech as \u201cpresidential,\u201d \u201cinspiring,\u201d and more \u201cunifying\u201d than \u201cdivisive\u201d<\/p>\n
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson in congress, Photo Credit: Shadow Prince\/X
\nPresident Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson in congress, Photo Credit: Shadow Prince\/X<\/p>\n
A significant number of viewers even called the address \u201centertaining\u201d<\/p>\n
What\u2019s Next?<\/p>\n
As Trump continues to make his case for a return to the White House, his ability to command the stage remains as strong as ever. His record-breaking speech set the tone for the months ahead, and with Vice President Vance\u2019s hot-mic moment making headlines, the behind-the-scenes conversations in Washington are proving just as interesting as what\u2019s said at the podium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Vance Turns Heads After Hot Mic Catches What He Really Thought About Trump\u2019s Speech? Vice President JD Vance didn\u2019t mince words when discussing President Donald Trump\u2019s historic speech before a joint session of Congress last week. Caught on a hot mic in a candid moment with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Vance acknowledged Trump\u2019s address would…<\/p>\n