The radical Left have lost their minds. They’re lobbing assaults left and right on Republicans.
And JD Vance’s family was blindsided by a brutal attack from this radical Leftist.
In a provocative move, Clara Jeffery, editor-in-chief of the progressive magazine Mother Jones, ignited a firestorm with comments targeting Vice President JD Vance’s children. Posting on Bluesky, a social media platform popular among liberals who have distanced themselves from X, Jeffery suggested that Vance’s kids should face public booing to “know now what their father is about.”
“People who feel bad for JD Vance’s kids as family gets booed at Disneyland,” Jeffery wrote. “I get it, but better those kids know now what their father is about. Other kids are watching their parents get shipped off to gulags.”
Clara Jeffery, editor in chief of Mother Jones, says that it is for the best that JD Vance’s children be subjected to boos at Disneyland, so that they “know now what their father is about.” pic.twitter.com/ovHPgKYGsP
— Benjamin Ryan (@benryanwriter) July 14, 2025
She didn’t stop there. In a follow-up post, Jeffery claimed Vance orchestrates such incidents for political gain: “Also, JD Vance knows he’s going to be booed at Disneyland or the Kennedy Center or wherever. He doesn’t have to go with his kids, but…he probably wants the optics of his family being booed. So…yeah.” The statements drew criticism for dragging Vance’s young children into the fray of partisan battles.
Jeffery’s social media history reveals a pattern of attention-grabbing posts. Last year, she took aim at an Alaska Airlines flight attendant who wished passengers a “blessed night” upon landing in San Francisco.
“Creeping Christian nationalism alert: @AlaskaAir flight attendant just wished us a ‘blessed’ night as we landed in SFO (!) to groans,” she posted. “Other adjectives that would have sufficed: great, awesome, fabulous, amazing, fantastic…” She added, quoting a fellow passenger, “As my rowmate said, ‘This ain’t Montgomery, sweetie.’”
A legendary figure ever since last year when she had a meltdown because the stewardess wished her a blessed night https://t.co/1jddEuog78 pic.twitter.com/2L3fb7oZvq
— Jarvis (@jarvis_best) July 14, 2025
In 2017, Jeffery stirred debate by suggesting the term “tomahawk missile” offended Native Americans, writing, “That the missiles are called tomahawks must enrage a lot of Native Americans.”
A year earlier, she shared a story about her 8-year-old’s support for Hillary Clinton, quoting the child: “I hope Hillary Clinton makes history. Women’s rights are human rights. Go women, go women!”
Undeterred by the controversy, Vice President Vance responded lightheartedly to the criticism surrounding his family’s Disneyland trip. When California Governor Gavin Newsom posted a jab on social media, saying, “Hope you enjoy your family time, @JDVance. The families you’re tearing apart certainly won’t,” Vance replied, “Had a great time, thanks.” His response highlighted a refusal to let the attacks overshadow his family’s experience.
The Left’s Escalating Hostility Toward the Trump Administration
Jeffery’s comments are just one example of a growing trend among some left-leaning figures who have adopted increasingly personal and aggressive tactics to oppose the Trump administration. Targeting the families of political figures, particularly children, represents a disturbing escalation in political warfare.
By dragging private lives into public disputes, these critics aim to shame and intimidate opponents, often at the expense of civility and basic decency. Such actions mark a departure from policy-focused debate, instead seeking to wound on a personal level.
This trend extends beyond social media provocations. In recent years, left-leaning activists have employed tactics like protests outside officials’ homes, doxxing personal details, and orchestrating public shaming campaigns.
These strategies seek to create relentless pressure, not only on policymakers but also on their loved ones, blurring the line between legitimate criticism and harassment. The goal appears to be to destabilize opponents by making their personal lives a battleground, fostering an atmosphere of fear and division.
The intensification of these methods raises serious concerns about the state of political discourse. By framing family outings as political ploys or targeting children to score points, critics risk alienating those who value constructive dialogue.
Such tactics may grab headlines but often backfire, hardening divisions and undermining the credibility of those who employ them. As political tensions continue to rise, the reliance on personal attacks from radical Leftists over substantive critique threatens to erode any hope of meaningful conversation in an already polarized landscape.
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