The White House strongly denied a New York Times report alleging that Vice President JD Vance had been advised by senior officials, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, to take a step back from his social media activity.

According to the Times, Wiles and other unnamed West Wing officials had reportedly encouraged Vance to reduce his online presence due to concerns that some of his posts and engagements were considered inappropriate for his office.The report suggested that this advice was part of broader internal discussions about managing communications discipline within the administration.

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung forcefully rejected the story, stating on X that the report was false and that the administration had already denied the claims to the New York Times.He accused the newspaper of refusing to include the White House’s response and characterized the reporting as “fake news.

” Another Trump adviser, Alex Bruesewitz, also defended Vance and echoed the denial, emphasizing that Vance remains an effective communicator and a key figure in the administration’s messaging strategy.Bruesewitz further criticized the narrative surrounding the vice president, referring to it as politically motivated criticism.

The controversy comes amid ongoing scrutiny of JD Vance’s social media presence, which has occasionally drawn attention and criticism from both political opponents and some conservative commentators.The administration’s response framed the report as inaccurate and part of a broader pattern of media skepticism toward senior officials.

The exchange highlights continuing tensions between the White House and major news organizations over coverage of internal communications and staff dynamics.