Vice President J.D. Vance delivered pointed remarks about the media and the state of the nation during a cabinet meeting held Wednesday in Washington, D.C., marking the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term.

Vance focused on the administration’s early accomplishments while challenging what he described as misleading narratives from mainstream news outlets.

Vance began his comments by reflecting on the broader changes in the United States over the past several decades, noting a decline in American manufacturing, military recruitment, and bipartisan agreement on securing the border.

“From the moment I was born to the moment President Trump was inaugurated for the second time, we went from a manufacturing superpower to one that depends on foreign countries like China to produce their goods,” Vance said.

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“We went from a proud and strong military to one that few people wanted to join.”

He credited the Trump administration’s first 100 days of action with beginning to reverse these long-term trends.

“And what has happened in 100 days is we started to reverse every single one of those negative trends,” Vance stated.

Turning to the legacy of past presidents, Vance noted that the Oval Office is lined with portraits of former commanders-in-chief.

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He referred to some as “placeholders” who allowed executive orders to be signed by auto-pen rather than demonstrating personal leadership. This, he said, stood in contrast to President Trump’s direct approach.

Vance then turned his attention to the media, accusing reporters of mischaracterizing the administration as disorganized while ignoring significant policy developments.

“The reason the media attacks this administration as chaotic is because the president is solving the problems the American people set about to solve,” Vance said.

“He's actually doing the things that he promised he would do.”

He highlighted a major turnaround in military recruitment under the direction of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

“We came in with a massive recruitment shortfall, and in 100 days, under Secretary Hegseth and President Trump's leadership, we now have people breaking down the doors to join our military,” Vance said.

Vance then addressed the press directly, questioning their editorial choices.

“Why did we go from a military where people didn’t want to serve to now, all of a sudden, they do want to serve?” he asked.

“That’s a story you guys should cover, but compared to that, how much time have you instead focused on the fact that we deported an MS-13 gang member with a valid deportation order?”

He continued, “Why is it that the press is so focused on the fake BS, rather than what’s really going on in the country?”

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Vance concluded his remarks by reflecting on how the media has treated conservative administrations in recent decades.

Addressing President Trump directly, he said, “You can be as successful as anyone’s ever been, but ultimately the media hasn’t learned the lesson of the last 40 years.”

The Trump administration’s first 100 days of its second term have included a series of policy moves aligned with its America First platform.

These include reinstating immigration enforcement protocols, increasing border wall construction, and lifting restrictions on domestic energy production.

Despite frequent criticism from legacy media outlets, polling data shows Trump’s support among his 2024 voters remains high.

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