Karl Rove criticized Vice President-elect JD Vance for his successful Senate bid in 2022, leading to backlash from senior Trump adviser Chris LaCivita. Vance had previously called Rove a “slimeball” for attempting to derail his candidacy. Rove praised Steven Law for helping Republicans win close races but failed to mention that Law’s Senate Leadership Fund abandoned key Republican nominees in 2022.
Key Points
Karl Rove criticized JD Vance for his Senate bid success
Chris LaCivita called Rove a “gratuitous jackass” in response
Vance had previously called Rove a “slimeball” for trying to derail his candidacy
Steven Law, praised by Rove, was criticized for abandoning key Republican nominees in 2022
Pros
Highlighting internal conflicts within the Republican Party
Revealing political strategies and backlashes within the party
Cons
Could perpetuate divisions within the Republican Party