Vance Sparks Surprise When Hot Mic Reveals His True Thoughts on Trump’s Speech

Vance’s Candid Comment Caught on Hot Mic

Vice President JD Vance didn’t hold back when talking about President Donald Trump’s recent speech before Congress. In a candid moment caught on a hot mic, Vance told House Speaker Mike Johnson that while he expected the speech to be great, he questioned how anyone could sustain it for 90 minutes.

Just before Trump took the stage, Vance said, “By the way, I think the speech is going to be great, but I don’t know how you do this for 90 minutes.” Johnson quickly joked back, mocking President Biden’s past speeches as “stupid campaign speeches.” The exchange was captured on video until Johnson quietly lowered the still-live microphone.

Trump Sets New Record with Longest Speech

Trump’s speech lasted an astonishing one hour and 40 minutes, surpassing Bill Clinton’s previous record of one hour and 28 minutes. According to the American Presidency Project, this is now the longest speech by a sitting president before Congress.

Millions tuned in to watch this historic event, though the viewership fell short compared to Trump’s earlier addresses during his first term. About 36.6 million viewers watched, marking a noticeable dip.

Vice President JD Vance whispering to House Speaker Mike Johnson in congress, Photo Credit: FOX 2 Detroit/Youtube

Audience Reaction: Mostly Positive Among Loyal Supporters

Despite lower numbers, CBS News reported that most viewers approved of Trump’s remarks. The audience leaned heavily Republican, as is common with presidential speeches, but those who watched responded favorably.

A CBS News/YouGov poll conducted immediately after the speech showed:

76% approved of Trump’s address
23% disapproved

Many described the speech as “presidential,” “inspiring,” and “more unifying than divisive.” Surprisingly, a significant portion even called it “entertaining.”

What Comes Next?

Trump’s ability to captivate an audience remains strong as he pushes his message forward. His record-breaking speech sets the tone for the months ahead. Meanwhile, Vice President Vance’s hot-mic moment has added a new layer of intrigue to Washington’s behind-the-scenes discussions.

As the political drama continues, both the speeches and the private conversations will keep capturing public attention.