“It may be the optimist in me, but I just fundamentally think that most people — not everybody, but most people — even if I disagree with them, you ought to try to have a conversation with them,” Vance told Fox News Digital in a sit-down interview Tuesday.

“My job as vice president of the United States is not just to talk to the people who voted for me, it’s to talk to the people who didn’t vote for me too.”

Vance will join all six co-hosts — Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro — to discuss his new book, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith.” His appearance also comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s newly reached agreement with Iran, in which the vice president played a key role in negotiations.

Asked how he was preparing for the interview, Vance said he was approaching it as an opportunity for an earnest conversation, even with people whose views differ from his own.

“We’re going to go and try to have a good conversation. I hope they meet me halfway. I’m a little skeptical, but we’ll see,” he added.

The appearance comes after years of criticism from the show’s hosts, who have repeatedly targeted both Vance and his wife since he was tapped as President Donald Trump’s running mate.

Co-host Joy Behar argued Vance was selected to serve as vice president to be a “carbon copy” of Trump and would fail to bring in any new voters.

“He knows that he’s the vice president who will do the things that Mike Pence would not. I really do believe that. He is an election denier. He has not committed to accepting the results of this year’s elections,” Hostin said during an episode in July 2024.

“What Tim Walz needs to do is reveal JD Vance for who he is, a coward, duplicitous, hypocritical opportunist who remains silent while Trump attacks Kamala Harris for being biracial even though his children are biracial.”

That was co-host Ana Navarro speaking prior to the vice-presidential debate last year.

Vance will be the third sitting vice president to join the program and the first Republican vice president to do so, after appearances by Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

“The View” had a total of 341 guests in 2025, but only two of them were conservative, while 128 were liberal, according to a study conducted by the Media Research Center’s NewsBusters.

In a media appearance Monday, co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said she plans to ask Vance about the financial incentives being proposed to Iran under the newly announced peace agreement.

“He was, um, reportedly one of the chief negotiating partners. I just want to get some clarity,” she said.

Renowned commentator Stephen A. Smith didn’t mince words when discussing Vice President Kamala Harris’s absence from the public eye, particularly with the press. Known for his candid takes beyond sports, Smith dove into the political arena with a critique that resonated with many of his listeners.

Smith highlighted Harris’s recent visibility—or lack thereof—since Joe Biden endorsed her after stepping down from the 2024 presidential race. “The only damn place we’ve seen Kamala Harris is at these pep rallies,” Smith pointed out. “Not one single press conference, not one single one-on-one sit-down interview where somebody gets to question you about the questions that we ask. That’s not fair.”

“It is perfectly within your right to ask her about her record because she is attached to the Biden record, which is definitely apropos, especially when you were bragging about the record,” he said. Smith’s roast extended to the Democrat Party’s strategy, questioning the absence of a primary challenge and the implications for democratic processes. “We didn’t really get to make that choice about Joe Biden because there was no primary,” he argued.

“I cannot stand, I adamantly despise athletes, youngsters being held accountable to the degree that politicians are held accountable,” he said. “But enough of this with the rallies, the scouts, I don’t care that 15,000 people showed up,” he said. “I wanna see some damn interviews. I wanna see you answer some questions.”

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People nationwide have been commenting on Vice President Harris’s avoidance of the media, now ongoing since her presidential campaign kicked off 24 days ago. Even Elon Musk has offered Harris an opportunity to join him for an interview, following his recent discussion on X with former President Donald Trump on Monday night. The pressure is mounting for Harris to engage directly with the media, as her silence has not gone unnoticed—even by traditionally liberal outlets.

On Tuesday CNN’s Chris Cillizza pointed out the alarming silence from the Vice President since her formal nomination on his X account: “It’s been 23 days since Joe Biden ended his candidacy. It’s been 7 days since Kamala Harris was formally named the Democratic presidential nominee. She has yet to sit for an interview with ANY media outlet. And she has answered less than 5 total questions from the press.”

It’s been 23 days since Joe Biden ended his candidacy.

It’s been 7 days since Kamala Harris was formally named the Democratic presidential nominee.

She has yet to sit for an interview with ANY media outlet.

And she has answered less than 5 total questions from the press.

— Chris Cillizza (@ChrisCillizza) August 13, 2024

Harris has the capability to arrange a sit-down interview with a major TV network or newspaper on short notice, likely within an hour or two, given her high-profile status and the media’s interest in her. While Trump’s dialogue with Musk showed his readiness to leverage media platforms to reinforce his political narrative, Harris’s absence has left a void filled with uncertainty and frustration among journalists. This has led to questions about her approach to transparency and accountability, critical factors that voters consider when heading to the polls.

Harris will hope to maintain her dominance in the media cycle at next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago where she will formally become the party’s nominee. Officials are preparing for a riotous series of protests that continue to push progressives to vote “uncommitted” in November, a signal that their anti-Israel movement hasn’t changed with the rise of Harris, who they still hold responsible for Biden’s positions.

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The Minnesota National Guard dropped a bombshell Wednesday, revealing that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has long claimed to have retired as a command sergeant major, was actually demoted from that rank. The disclosure contradicts years of assertions made by Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate, including claims in his official gubernatorial biography.

Although Walz temporarily held the title of command sergeant major, he “retired as a master sergeant in 2005 for benefit purposes because he did not complete additional coursework at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy,” said Army Lt. Col. Kristen Augé, the Minnesota National Guard’s State Public Affairs Officer, who spoke with Just The News.

Walz has claimed an extensive military background with the Army National Guard, serving from 1981 until his retirement in 2005. He enlisted in Nebraska and throughout his career held various posts across the United States and beyond, including training stints in extreme environments like the Arctic Circle. Walz rose to the rank of command sergeant major, the highest enlisted rank, although he “retired” as a master sergeant for benefits purposes due to not completing specific advanced coursework​.

“He retired as a master sergeant in 2005 for benefit purposes because he did not complete additional coursework at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy,” Lt. Col. Augé told Just the News.

The scrutiny of Walz’s military records and decisions during his military career became a focal point during his 2018 gubernatorial campaign in Minnesota. Walz, who retired from the Minnesota National Guard as a Command Sergeant Major, faced criticism particularly surrounding the timing of his retirement. Two retired senior officials from the Minnesota National Guard pointed out that Walz retired shortly before his battalion was due to deploy to Iraq, raising questions about his commitment.

Many suggested that his decision to retire just before deployment could be seen unfavorably, especially in the context of seeking a leadership role as governor. This controversy was part of discussions about his military service record, which he often referenced during his campaign to highlight his leadership and experience.

Just before his battalion’s deployment to Iraq, Walz retired from the military, leaving Thomas Behrends to step into his role. “I needed to hit the ground running and take care of the troops — and tell them we were going to war,” Behrends told the New York Post, overseeing 500 soldiers. “For a guy in that position, to quit is cowardice.”

Behrends, a 63-year-old farmer from Brewster, Minnesota, criticized the Democratic vice presidential candidate, labeling him “a traitor” for stepping down from their Minnesota National Guard unit on the brink of their 2005 deployment. “When your country calls, you are supposed to run into battle — not the other way,” the retired command sergeant major said to The Post on Tuesday. “He ran away. It’s sad.”

“He had the opportunity to serve his country, and said ‘Screw you’ to the United States. That’s not who I would pick to run for vice president.” Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail with her fresh pick for vice president for the first time on Tuesday in Philadelphia. The duo launched a whirlwind tour across key battleground states, setting the stage for Walz’s national debut.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro appeared to lose interest in the vice presidential slot shortly after a crucial meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris. Insiders close to Shapiro suggest that the interview did not live up to expectations, leaving a sour taste among his advisers.

Despite the high stakes, Shapiro revealed significant reservations about stepping away from his gubernatorial duties, a decision compounded by the lackluster interaction. Instead, Vice President Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her choice for running mate, sidelining the electoral map in favor of energizing the Democratic core.

Walz, known for his down-to-earth demeanor and background as a schoolteacher and congressman, was swiftly picked over other contenders in a fast-paced search. The 60-year-old governor, a favorite among progressives and labor groups could resonate with Midwestern blue-collar voters—a strategic gamble by Harris.

The choice edged out Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, despite his strong pull in his pivotal battleground state, signaling a strategy to appeal more to voter values than geographic advantages.

Politico reported:

Why not Shapiro? By contrast, Pennsylvania Gov. JOSH SHAPIRO’s team felt that his own interview with Harris did not go as well as it could have. There was “not a great feeling” coming out of it, according to a person in touch with Shapiro’s advisers. A person familiar with the selection process told our colleagues that, after their meeting on Sunday, Shapiro called Harris’ team and made clear that he was “struggling with the decision to leave his current job as governor, in order to seek the vice presidency.”

On Tuesday, Harris officially selected her presidential running mate after weeks of intense speculation following Biden’s unprecedented decision to drop out of the presidential race last month. Prior to his time in the governor’s mansion, Walz represented Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District from 2007 through 2019. Walz was in office during the Black Lives Matter riots in 2020, which began in Minneapolis before spreading throughout the nation. Before a trial had occurred, Walz condemned Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and said the infamous video of his encounter with George Floyd was “disturbing.”

Shapiro responded to the announcement, writing on X, “My work here in Pennsylvania is far from finished — there is a lot more stuff I want to get done for our Commonwealth. Over the next 90 days, I look forward to traveling all across the Commonwealth to unite Pennsylvanians behind my friends Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and defeat Donald Trump. See you tonight in Philly.”

My work here in Pennsylvania is far from finished — there is a lot more stuff I want to get done for our Commonwealth.

Over the next 90 days, I look forward to traveling all across the Commonwealth to unite Pennsylvanians behind my friends Kamala Harris and Tim Walz and defeat… pic.twitter.com/Mkc1isQTo9

— Josh Shapiro (@JoshShapiroPA) August 6, 2024

Political consultant Hank Sheinkopf told the The New York Post that Shapiro was deemed too controversial for Harris’ running mate due to his strong pro-Israel stance. In contrast, Walz was considered a safer bet, steering clear of potential political hotbeds. “The ticket would have been too pro-Israel. Harris doesn’t need a battle over Israel-Gaza,” said Sheinkopf. “She has to keep the progressives in the fold.”

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Following the announcement of JD Vance (R-OH) as former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, Vance’s 2016 memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” has ascended to the top of the New York Times Bestseller’s list for non-fiction.

The book, which delves into Vance’s tough childhood in the small town of Middletown, Ohio, has sold over 750,000 copies since the announcement on July 15. To keep up with the surging demand, his publisher, Harper, a HarperCollins imprint, is printing hundreds of thousands of additional copies. The surge in popularity of Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy” has been nothing short of remarkable. By July 20 alone, the memoir sold an impressive 200,000 copies in paperback, rocketing to the number one spot as the best-selling print book across all genres, according to Circana Bookscan.

This marked a dramatic increase from the previous week’s sales, which totaled just 1,500 copies according to The New York Times. Sales for the e-book and the audiobook, narrated by Vance himself, also experienced significant boosts. Since its release, the memoir has sold around three million copies and was even adapted into a movie by acclaimed director Ron Howard.

The book, a memoir by Vance, offers a profound exploration of the American white working-class through the lens of his own family history, centered in the Appalachian region. Vance delves into the struggles and resilience of people living in these often overlooked communities, discussing themes of poverty, addiction, and the American dream. Vance paints a vivid picture of his upbringing in Middletown, Ohio, and Jackson, Kentucky, depicting the impact of social, economic, and cultural forces on his family and neighbors.

His narrative is both personal and reflective, as he connects his family’s experiences with broader social issues, making the case that many people in these regions feel abandoned by the American political and economic systems. This feeling of disenfranchisement, Vance argues, has led to a cycle of poverty and despair that is difficult to break. Despite the hardships, the memoir is also a story of personal triumph—Vance’s journey from a troubled childhood to a Yale Law School graduate highlights the potential for overcoming adversity.

On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Trump unveiled his choice of Vance as his vice-presidential candidate. The announcement, posted on Trump’s preferred social media platform, Truth Social, ignited the renewed interest in Vance’s work propelling “Hillbilly Elegy” to the top spot on Amazon’s bestseller list at the time. Ohio’s first-term senator was a surprise pick among some Republicans who favored Governor Doug Bergum (R-N.D.) or Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL).

The selection of Vance, a Marine veteran and a first-time entrant on a presidential ticket, was a move within the Republican Party aiming to attract voters from the Rust Belt states—a region that resonates well with the themes of Vance’s memoir. Following Trump’s announcement on July 15, Vance formally accepted the nomination on July 17, during the convention. His acceptance speech, infused with references to his personal journey as detailed in his book, struck a chord with many attendees.

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Former staffers to Vice President Kamala Harris have revealed what working for the high-powered presidential candidate is really like, and some of the encounters they described raise questions about whether she has the temperament to succeed President Joe Biden.

A summary of past incidents between Harris and her ex-staffers was compiled by the Daily Mail and laid out in explicit detail how the Democratic leader shrugged off hurt feelings by staff members she reportedly berated and swore at during tense moments. An independent analysis of payroll records show that just four of the 71 staff members who worked for Harris over President Biden’s first term still remain part of her team. Her caustic behavior has at times been described as “soul-destroying” and bullying stretching back to her time as California attorney general.

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The change at the top of the Democratic ticket has sparked a rash of fears that Harris’s worst impulses will be multiplied now that the party has pinned all its hopes on her shoulders. Former aides told reporter Charlie Spiering it’s not shocking to learn about a 92% turnover rate under the veep considering how she has behaved behind the scenes: screaming matching with senior staff, berating underlings for minute oversights, and leaving interns in tears. That sentiment was echoed by Gil Duran, an ex-aide to AG Harris who quit after five months. “What is the common denominator through all this?” he said, “It’s her.”

The latter was confirmed by Barbara O’Connor, a professor at California State University, Sacramento, who said she eventually stopped referring her students to Harris’s attorney general office in the 2010s after several came back traumatized by their experiences and “felt they weren’t valued.” The conditions were equally dim after her 2017 election to the U.S. Senate where her office had the ninth-highest staff turnover rate in the body. Congressional sources described then-Sen. Harris lashing out at both Republican and Democratic staffers during the contentious confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, a woman who came forward alleging he sexually assaulted her in their teens.

After staging a walkout during part of the hearings, Harris exploded in anger outside the main Judiciary Committee hearing room. “Anyone who’s staff, get the f*** out of here!” she allegedly yelled, according to witnesses who were present at the time. Perhaps more revealingly, the Harris campaign declined to comment on the allegations.

By the time she embarked on her campaign for president in 2019, Harris’s behavior had become so “toxic” that staff members were going public with how bad morale had become. Former State Operations Director Kelly Mehlenbacher left in November of that year after declaring she had “never seen an organization treat its staff so poorly.”

She continued: “It is not acceptable to me that we encouraged people to move from Washington, DC to Baltimore only to lay them off with no notice. Morale has never been lower,’ she added, saying there was no ‘real plan’ for how Harris might win, but that she hoped her departure ‘might result in some serious consideration of […] our internal communications.” One month after Mehlenbacher went public, Harris ended her campaign, citing a lack of continued financial support by donors.

Harris was thrown a lifeline by Biden four months later when he tapped her to be his running mate, but the change in circumstances was not followed by a change in workplace behavior. By the time both arrived in the White House, staffers were speaking out anonymously as they railed against the vice president for cultivating a stifling and fear-ridden atmosphere where they were afraid of uttering the smallest offense that could trigger a wave of anger from Harris.

“It’s not a place where people feel supported but a place where people feel treated like s***,” one source said, describing the team as “low morale, porous lines of communication and diminished trust among aides and senior officials.” President Biden’s team saw what was happening and threw the veep under the bus. “It all starts at the top,” said one West Wing aide who watched the mistreatment go down.

Harris is now in the hottest spotlight on earth as she navigates a new political landscape upended by the departure of President Biden from the campaign trail. She narrowly trails former President Donald Trump in the polls but reportedly raised a mammoth $200 million in the first week of her presidential run, more than Biden raised in the final three months of his 2024 campaign.

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Speculation is abound as Vice President Kamala Harris approaches her decision on a running mate for the upcoming election. With Joe Biden stepping aside to endorse Harris, the attention has intensified on who will join her on the Democratic ticket.

Among the array of potential candidates, a surprising contender has emerged: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. In an interview with MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, Buttigieg expressed his unequivocal support for Harris, after the historic nature of Biden’s decision to step down.

“We had a great conversation,” Buttigieg said. “You know, I have campaigned alongside her. I have traveled with her. I have served with her. And she’s going to be an extraordinary leader for the ticket, for the party, and for the country as president.” When questioned directly about his willingness to serve as Vice President if asked, Buttigieg maintained a diplomatic stance.

“She’s going to make that decision. She’s going to do it based on what’s best for the country, best for the party, and best for the ticket. I will do everything in my power to make sure that she is the next president because it’s so important and it’s really most of all important in terms of how everyday life is going to change,” he said, leaving the door open to the possibility without overtly asserting his ambition.

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As the Democratic National Convention approaches, all eyes will be on Harris’ choice, a decision that will influence the party’s trajectory leading up to November. Harris has several potential vice presidential candidates to choose from. These include Pete Buttigieg, the Secretary of Transportation, and Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI). Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) are also strong contenders.

Stacey Abrams, known for her voting rights activism, and Gavin Newsom (D-CA), are on the list as well. Other potential picks are Senator Val Demings (D-FL), Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Governor Tim Walz (D-MN).

Harris’s ambitions of becoming president have started since 2020. In the previous election cycle, Harris sought to harness the momentum from her notable interrogations during Senate hearings and her background as a prosecutor. Her campaign initially surged in popularity, however, her positions sometimes faced hardship, particularly her record as California’s Attorney General and her shifting healthcare policies which led to criticism.

Despite a decent start including a memorable confrontation with Joe Biden over racial integration and busing policies during the first Democratic debate, her campaign struggled to maintain momentum and clarity on certain policy positions. This inconsistency, coupled with internal campaign issues and financial constraints, led to her withdrawal from the race in December, 2019. Although her presidential bid was unsuccessful, it set the stage for her subsequent selection as Joe Biden’s running mate.

Looking ahead, Biden is scheduled to further detail his decision to endorse Harris in a forthcoming speech set for Wednesday. This is with the Democratic National Committee actively working to finalize their presidential nominee selection by August 7. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign has lodged a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission. They argue that funds raised for Biden’s re-election should not be transferable to Harris’s campaign, marking a contentious point in the unfolding electoral drama.

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