JD Vance Jokes He’s “Only Believed True Conspiracy Theories” After Susie Wiles Label
Vice President JD Vance publicly addressed being labeled a “conspiracy theorist” by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, confirming the exchange but defusing tensions with humor. During remarks in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Vance acknowledged Wiles’ reported description of him while turning the label into a punch line: “Sometimes I am a conspiracy theorist, but I only believe in the conspiracy theories that are true.”
That response came after Vanity Fair published an interview in which Wiles was quoted calling Vance a “conspiracy theorist for a decade” and suggesting his transformation from a critic of former President Donald Trump into his vice president was driven by political expediency rather than conviction.
The exchange has added fuel to discussion around internal dynamics of the Trump administration in its second term. Wiles’ Vanity Fair comments were unusually candid, touching on policy disputes and personal critiques of key figures. Vance’s reply attempted to soften any rift by joking about the label and citing past positions he said were later vindicated.
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Vance cited examples such as his opposition to masking toddlers during the COVID pandemic and criticism of President Joe Biden’s fitness for office as “conspiracy theories” that later proved accurate.
“Sometimes I am a conspiracy theorist, but I only believe in the conspiracy theories that are true,” Vance told the crowd.
The episode highlights ongoing media scrutiny of White House messaging and alliances. Wiles’ remarks and the subsequent response could influence perceptions of cohesion within the administration as it heads into key legislative and campaign moments. Analysts will watch for follow-up comments from Wiles, Vance, and the White House as the story evolves. What happens next may shape the narrative on GOP unity ahead of 2026.
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