Vance admits his mistake in assessing Trump: 'I was incorrect about Donald Trump'

The testimony of Vance on his support for Trump appeared to split the audience into two distinct groups.

Vance admits his mistake in assessing Trump: 'I was incorrect about Donald Trump'
Vance admits his mistake in assessing Trump: 'I was incorrect about Donald Trump'

During the debate, JD Vance's biggest moment was when he revealed his change of heart regarding his running mate.

How did Vance transition from labeling Trump as "America's Hitler" and an "idiot" to becoming part of his 2024 presidential campaign team?

Vance admitted on Tuesday night that he disagreed with the president at times, but he also acknowledged that he was wrong about Donald Trump. He was mistaken because he trusted some media stories that turned out to be false representations of Trump's record.

JD Vance and Tim Walz shake hands after debate
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz shake hands at the debate moderated by Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City. (Michele Crowe/CBS via Getty Images)

Donald Trump fulfilled many promises to the American people, including increasing wages and take-home pay, strengthening the economy, and securing the southern border. These accomplishments exceeded my expectations.

During Vance's explanation of his support for Trump, Planet Chronicle' Debate Dial audience feedback system showed approval rates fluctuating.

Vance's statement garnered over 90% approval from the Republican audience, with support remaining strong throughout.

JD Vance and Tim Walz debate shown on TV screen
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz are shown on screen in the spin room during the vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Democratic ratings plummeted below 40%, with one point reaching nearly 20%.

Vance stated that he believes there were errors in the first Trump administration, but he mostly blamed Congress for them.

Vance stated that there were numerous issues on the border and tariffs, such as the impeachment of Donald Trump, which hindered the Congress from effectively governing the country.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during his debate with Sen. JD Vance in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

The data from the Debate Dial revealed that independents were generally more moderate in their responses to the segment, with most of them expressing approval ratings between 40% and 60%.

by Timothy Nerozzi

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