JD Vance Goes Viral with Epic Takedown of CBS Interviewer: ‘I Don’t Really Care, Margaret’
In a recent interview on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Vice President J.D. Vance gained notable attention for dismissing a line of questioning from journalist Margaret Brennan with the phrase, “I don’t really care, Margaret.” This comment quickly went viral, becoming a rallying cry among Trump supporters adn a symbol of their disdain for the mainstream media. The interview highlighted Vance’s criticism of the vetting process for Afghan refugees, countering Brennan’s defence of it by referencing a recent case involving a suspected terrorist. Vance’s assertive response was embraced by the MAGA movement, signaling a growing frustration among conservatives toward what they perceive as elitist media narratives. The phrase has since inspired memes and merchandise, reflecting its resonance within the political landscape.
President Donald Trump and his top surrogates must regard the establishment media as little more than a collection of dupes.
Otherwise, what could explain their continued willingness to sit down for interviews with hostile propagandists like CBS News’ Margaret Brennan?
For instance, in an interview with Brennan Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a five-word response so masterfully and hilariously dismissive of the smug journalist that it took on a life of its own as it went viral on the social media platform X — thanks to clever Trump supporters.
“I don’t really care, Margaret,” Vance said. “I don’t want that person in my country, and I think most Americans agree with me.”
Just like that, “I don’t really care, Margaret” became an instant classic, a new rallying cry for Trump’s MAGA movement.
Brennan, of course, deserved everything she got from the vice president and then some.
After all, the establishment propagandist had already shamed herself during October’s vice-presidential debate when, as co-moderator, she teamed up with fellow CBS hatchet woman Norah O’Donnell in a futile effort to undermine Vance and thereby prop up Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, then-Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ creepy and clownish running mate.
On Sunday, Brennan returned to her old tricks. For instance, she repeatedly pressed Vance on the status of 30,000 refugees from Afghanistan whom she described as “properly vetted.”
When Vance replied that an Afghan refugee recently suspected of plotting a terrorist attack proved that the United States has serious problems with its vetting system, Brennan, true to form, chose the refugees over U.S. citizens.
“He was allegedly properly vetted,” Vance said of the suspected terrorist, “and many people in the media and the Democratic Party said that he was properly vetted. Clearly he wasn’t. I don’t want my children to a neighborhood with people who are not properly vetted, and because I don’t want it for my kids, I’m not gonna force any other American citizen’s kids to do that either.”
“No,” Brennan replied. “And that was a very particular case. It wasn’t clear if he was radicalized when he got here or while he was living here.”
Then came the coup de grace that added to Vance’s legend: “I don’t really care, Margaret.”
Vice President @JDVance utterly embarrasses CBS and @margbrennan on the unvetted migrants that Biden allowed into our country 🔥☠️
Margaret Brennan: “These people are vetted!”
VP Vance: “Just like the guy who planned a terrorist attack in Oklahoma a few months ago?” pic.twitter.com/IeA8qsklTR
— Andrew Surabian (@Surabees) January 26, 2025
Gleeful Trump supporters on X turned Vance’s blistering reply into a viral phenomenon.
Within hours, “I don’t really care, Margaret” had emerged as a new MAGA “slogan” and rallying cry. Some described it as a perfect stock response to insufferable leftists.
“Make America Great Again” is the best slogan for this political moment. But “I don’t really care, Margaret” is a close second.
— Michael Knowles (@michaeljknowles) January 27, 2025
JD Vance has swiftly become MAGA’s next super star.
“I don’t really care, Margaret” will be the new rally cry. pic.twitter.com/WySBkNv6qA
— Chandler Crump (@realCCrump) January 27, 2025
“I don’t really care, Margaret. I don’t want that person in my country.”
A perfect response. pic.twitter.com/K8HqNi1hEz
— iamyesyouareno (@iamyesyouareno) January 26, 2025
“I don’t really care Margaret.”
Should become the standard response to anyone pushing insane leftist policies, from open borders to men in women’s sports, to dividing people down the lines of sex and race.
It’s time to tell them that you don’t care.
— Laurence Fox (@LozzaFox) January 27, 2025
When a Leftist says something ridiculous I think the new go-to response should be:
“I don’t really care, Margaret.”
Lesson 1 👇
pic.twitter.com/LacKc0snUu— Shawn Farash (@Shawn_Farash) January 27, 2025
Best of all, “I don’t really care, Margaret” made for a slew of hilarious memes and even instant merchandise.
“I don’t really care, Margaret.” pic.twitter.com/DH2DKCWLyD
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) January 27, 2025
I’m going to start adding “Margaret” every single time I say “I don’t really care” regardless of context. I hope that catches on and becomes a thing. https://t.co/CO29DUHxGo
— Ebenezer Locke (@blocke1775) January 26, 2025
“I don’t really care, Margaret.” pic.twitter.com/dtx2YZzPlt
— Chaya Raichik (@ChayaRaichik10) January 27, 2025
“I don’t really care, Margaret.” pic.twitter.com/JKibxEQPF2
— TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2) January 27, 2025
I don’t really care, Margaret. pic.twitter.com/KnFkPCXQd9
— Summer Jaeger (@SummrWrites) January 26, 2025
“I don’t really care Margaret.” 😂
this needs a merch drop. On every tshirt. https://t.co/Zanb3nllie pic.twitter.com/H5dkkJq9wX— Pasha M 🇺🇸 e/acc (@pashaismz) January 26, 2025
You wanted it on a shirt. I put it on a shirt. https://t.co/GaaBhha5mH
— Josh Daws (@JoshDaws) January 27, 2025
In short, the enthusiasm with which Trump supporters embraced “I don’t really care, Margaret” as a new slogan/meme suggests something much bigger at work.
First and foremost, many have grown tired of smug establishment journalists like Brennan weaponizing false compassion against American citizens.
“To prove our moral superiority,” those smug journalists say, in effect, “we demand that you open America’s borders. Then, when third-world criminals and refugees invade, we further demand that you house them in your neighborhoods.”
For some reason — perhaps from pure hubris — those journalists do not seem to hear themselves talk.
The majority of Americans, however, have heard and rejected them, as evidenced by the 2024 election.
Thus, one senses that both Trump and Vance now regard the hostile media as useful idiots best deployed for the purpose of alienating sensible Americans while further energizing a MAGA base known for its meme-generating cleverness.
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