Buckeye Reporter

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that Vice President JD Vance is perceived as likable and skilled in comparison to California Governor Gavin Newsom. This comment was made on the social media platform X.

"With JD Vance vs. California Governor Gavin Newsom, you get a contrast of the most flailing governor in America vs. this incredibly likable and skilled VP," said Cortes.

Recent U.S. political commentary has frequently compared California Governor Gavin Newsom and Vice President JD Vance, highlighting them as emblematic of deep partisan divides on immigration and public safety. According to Reuters, Newsom criticized Vance for vacationing at Disneyland during federal immigration raids in California. In response, Vance defended the federal response and accused Newsom of enabling lawlessness, reflecting ongoing national debates about the proper role of state and federal authorities.

Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest approval rating stands at 44%, according to a late June 2025 survey by the Public Policy Institute of California, as reported by California Globe. This marks a decline from earlier in the year and indicates that fewer than half of Californians currently approve of his job performance amid ongoing debates over state policy and leadership.

According to RealClearPolling, recent national data on Vice President JD Vance’s favorability shows a 41.1% favorable rating versus a 47.5% unfavorable rating as of July 2025. This underscores that Vance remains a polarizing figure on the national stage amid increased public scrutiny.

As reported by Key Speakers, Cortes is a veteran political strategist and commentator who currently leads the League of American Workers. He previously served as a senior spokesman for the Trump presidential campaigns and has also held roles with the Ron DeSantis Political Action Committee (PAC), as well as appearing on major news outlets including CNN and Fox News.