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Vance on joke about columnist’s weight: ‘I feel pretty good about that’

The Hill·August 7, 2026·1 min read
Vance on joke about columnist’s weight: ‘I feel pretty good about that’

Vice President Vance defended his jab about Washington Post columnist and Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen's weight after the price of a $20 burrito sparked a GOP debate over affordability. In an interview with Salem News Channel's Hugh Hewitt, Vance doubled down on his joke directed at Thiessen.

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