‘I Think That Man’s an Idiot’: Now, JD Vance’s Mother Wants To Punch Abdul El-Sayed
Political turns personal.
The tension between Vice President J.D. Vance and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed reached a boiling point after Beverly Aikins, the mother of the Vice President, publicly stated that she would probably punch El-Sayed for his past comments regarding her family. The latest development follows a series of heated exchanges that have dominated recent news cycles, turning a political rivalry into a personal conflict that involves the Vance family.
According to The Hill, during an interview on September 3, 2026, with Tomi Lahren, Aikins did not hold back when presented with clips of El-Sayed’s views on her family. Lahren showed Aikins a video segment where El-Sayed discussed Vance’s family, specifically referencing his children. In it, El-Sayed stated, “Can you imagine, he’s got brown kids, at some point he’s going to have a really awkward conversation with his kids, like, you made your career hating people who are different.”
Aikins immediately dismissed the candidate after watching the footage. “I think that man’s an idiot,” Aikins said. She emphasized her protective nature toward her grandchildren and her daughter-in-law Usha Vance, stating, “Those are my babies. I love those babies. I would do anything for them.” She added, “I love Usha as if she were my own daughter.” Aikins further described Usha as a devoted mother and one of the most genuine people she has ever met.
The history behind this feud is layered and complex
The clash appears to have escalated significantly during a campaign rally in Detroit, where the Vice President labeled El-Sayed as “very, very evil.” During that event, Vance told the crowd, “There’s something about Abdul El-Sayed that is very, very evil and on the rise in the United States of America today.”
El-Sayed pushed back on those comments during an interview on CNN later that same day. He retorted, “Well, let me tell you what’s evil. Evil is the idea of starting wars when there’s peace. Evil is the idea of stripping away people’s healthcare when they absolutely have no other option. What’s evil is to do that, so that you can pass a tax cut for billionaires.”
The conflict has also involved crude remarks made by El-Sayed on other platforms. Reality Tea reports that during an appearance on The Allen Analysis Show, El-Sayed made comments speculating about the private thoughts of Usha Vance, suggesting she might have internal conflicts regarding her husband’s political rhetoric. He even made a remark about her having to sleep with the Vice President.
These comments were met with swift pushback from the Vice President himself. At a separate rally, Vance addressed these attacks directly, telling the audience, “Whatever you want to talk about, Abdul, keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth because she’s way out of your league.”
El-Sayed had taken to X to post comments that drew more ire from the family
In one post, he wrote, “So do we think JD is taking Usha with him back in time to meet Papaw, or no…” Aikins viewed these types of remarks as evidence of jealousy. She noted that such comments make her angry, but she clarified her position on the matter.
“It makes me mad, honestly,” she said. “But in the long run I’m not going to do anything about it. I mean, you know, I’d probably punch the guy if I’d ever seen him, and then that would get me in trouble.” She added that she generally does not pay attention to people like that.
This public dispute serves as a stark contrast to the more positive milestones the family has celebrated recently. Aikins, who was prominently featured in Vance’s memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, for her struggles with addiction, has since turned her life around. She celebrated a 10-year sobriety milestone in 2025 at the White House’s Roosevelt Room with her son’s family. She also attended the inauguration of the VP and President Trump, marking a significant moment in the family’s journey.
Usha Vance has also addressed El-Sayed’s comments
Usha Vance has also entered the fray to defend her husband’s family, appearing on Fox & Friends to confirm that Vance’s relatives have always treated her with love and respect. She has consistently pushed back against the narrative that there is any division within the family unit. As the 2026 election cycle continues, it is clear that the personal nature of this feud is unlikely to fade away.
The intersection of political policy disagreements and personal insults has created a volatile environment where family members are now actively engaging in the defense of their own names. For now, Aikins remains focused on supporting her son and his family while dismissing the rhetoric coming from the campaign trail. Her blunt assessment of the situation underscores just how personal this political battle has become for those closest to the Vice President.
(Featured image: Tomi Lahren Is Fearless on YouTube)
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