Vice President JD Vance’s memoir, titled 'Communion,' faced a harsh critique in a Rolling Stone article by Stephen Rodrick.The piece argues that Vance’s book is not about personal faith but rather the collision between religious conviction and a cult-like personality.

Rodrick highlights the irony of Vance’s rise from a critic of Donald Trump to embodying the very traits he once condemned, such as lying about Haitian immigrants and dismissing Ukraine concerns.

The article also notes Vance’s spiritual journey to Catholicism in 2019, which Rodrick suggests is more about political alignment than genuine faith, with Trump symbolizing his newfound 'throne.' This critique situates Vance within broader political debates about authenticity and the role of religion in public life.