Published July 16, 2026 at 11:23 AM ET · Updated July 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Analysts examine JD Vance, Joe Rogan and an unwieldy GOP coalition
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JD Vance appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast, where he said the Trump administration mishandled communications around the Epstein files, discussed an alien theory, and criticized Gavin Newsom. Analysts examined what the appearance reveals about the GOP coalition.
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