People confused as Trump appears to call JD Vance ‘incompetent’ with him in the same room

Donald Trump sparked confusion and strong reactions after he appeared to call JD Vance “incompetent” during a recent cabinet meeting, while Vance was sitting in the same room. Trump was speaking about a fraud issue in Minnesota and criticizing the state’s leadership, repeatedly using the word “incompetent” throughout his remarks.See more…

When Trump shifted to talking about the 2024 debates, his comments became even more confusing. He said, “I had a man and he had a man… they were both incompetent.” Because JD Vance was involved in those debates, many people interpreted Trump’s statement as referring to Vance, making the moment awkward — especially with Vance present in front of him.

Political analysts were divided: some believe Trump simply misspoke and was attempting to criticize political opponents, mixing up his words as he often does. Others argue it was a clear slip-up that unintentionally insulted Vance, given how unclear and jumbled his phrasing was.

Regardless of the intention, the moment quickly went viral and fueled new questions about the current dynamic between Trump and Vance, as well as the clarity of communication within the administration. The incident also highlighted Trump’s unpredictable speaking style, which continues to generate controversy and debate