JD Vance meltdown over Politico story: ‘Deep state laundering garbage into the conversation’; MAGA rallies behind

JD Vance has strongly criticized a Politico report questioning Steve Witkoff's role in Russia-Ukraine talks, labeling it a "foreign influence operation." Vance defended Witkoff's progress in negotiations, highlighting narrowed issues like security guarantees and territorial concessions. The controversy has sparked online abuse targeting the Politico reporter, raising concerns about backchannel diplomacy efforts.