Vance's Silent Stance

JD Vance, the current vice president, finds himself in a peculiar spot. He's got a big job, but not much power or influence. Unlike other vice presidents before him, he doesn't have a special role or a strong political base. He owes his position to powerful backers like Peter Thiel and Donald Trump. So, while he's a well-known figure, he's also on the sidelines of American politics. Vance has been spending his time building connections with the far-right wing of the Republican Party. He's caught in a tug-of-war between traditional Republicans and the so-called groypers, a far-right group led by Nick Fuentes, who's known for his extreme and controversial views. Fuentes has even been interviewed by Tucker Carlson, a major conservative influencer, without any pushback on his beliefs. This has sparked a debate within the conservative movement. Some, like Ben Shapiro, argue that there's no place for Nazism in the Republican Party. Others, like Senator Lindsey Graham, joke about being in the "Hitler sucks" wing of the party. But where does Vance stand? He's been quiet, only criticizing the infighting. Fuentes sees Vance's silence as a win. It's like Vance is stuck between pleasing his donors, who want him to condemn the groypers, and the groypers themselves, who want him to fully embrace their "America First" ideology. Vance's recent comments on immigration and housing show a similar nativist tone, raising questions about his true beliefs.