Chris Hayes Criticizes JD Vance's Recent Diplomatic Setbacks on MSNBC

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:12:00 +0200

On his MSNBC show, host Chris Hayes analyzed what he described as a challenging week for Vice President JD Vance, comparing it to the chaotic and often ineffective vice presidency portrayed in the HBO political satire series 'Veep.' Hayes highlighted three main incidents during the segment with guest Jon Lovett from 'Pod Save America.' First, Vance traveled to Hungary to rally support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of elections, but Orbán suffered a decisive defeat. Vance later defended the visit on Fox News, stating the administration anticipated the loss and viewed it as standing by an ally who had supported the U.S. Second, during efforts in Pakistan to negotiate an end to the unpopular war with Iran, Vance faced criticism for lacking experience in foreign policy. A clip showed him using a personal skydiving analogy involving his wife Usha to comment on Iran's ceasefire proposal, after which talks failed to produce an agreement. Meanwhile, President Trump and Secretary of Sta