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Vice President Vance defends fat joke about Marc Thiessen
Vice President Vance defended his joke about Washington Post columnist and Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen's weight, following a debate over the cost of a $20 burrito. The price sparked a discussion on affordability within the Republican party.
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The Hill
Vice President Vance defended his jab about Washington Post columnist and Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen’s weight after the price of a $20 burrito sparked a GOP debate over affordability. In an interview with Salem News Channel’s Hugh Hewitt, Vance doubled down on his fat joke directed at Thiess
2026-08-07 19:47 UTC