Conservative media personality Ben Shapiro criticized Vice President JD Vance for adopting policies reminiscent of Democrats during his appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast.

Shapiro accused Vance of echoing Bernie Sanders' economic views, Barack Obama's foreign policy, and Ro Khanna's conspiracy theories, arguing that such alignment undermines the GOP's 2028 presidential prospects.Vance, however, defended Trump against Epstein allegations, denounced socialism, and criticized Israel's influence on U.S.foreign policy.

Despite Shapiro's concerns about Vance's ideological drift, his own influence in right-wing media has declined significantly since 2023, prompting The Daily Wire to downsize.

The article highlights the growing tensions within the conservative movement, with Shapiro warning about rising antisemitism and questioning Vance's ability to lead the MAGA faction.It also underscores the broader debate over ideological purity versus pragmatic governance in the Republican Party.