Vice President JD Vance spoke with podcaster Joe Rogan on July 16, 2026, about his observations regarding California's decline under Governor Gavin Newsom. Vance described a drive through a neighborhood in Los Angeles that reminded him of visiting the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, noting the stark contrast between wealth and poverty. He expressed concern over the conditions in Los Angeles, stating, "How could any state or any city let this happen?" Rogan, who has previously left California, shared his experiences and concerns about the state's issues, including the growing skid row area. Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom’s office for comment but did not receive a response.
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JD Vance Discusses Perception of California's Decline on Joe Rogan's Podcast
During a podcast with Joe Rogan, Vice President JD Vance discussed the decline of California, comparing his experiences in Los Angeles to visiting a U.S. Embassy in a developing country. He expressed concern over the visible poverty in the city and noted that Rogan shared similar sentiments about the state's challenges.
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JD Vance says attending an event in Los Angeles reminded him of visiting US embassy in 'Third World country'
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JD Vance Discusses Perception of California's Decline on Joe Rogan's Podcast