Former deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews criticized Vice President Vance's charisma in the wake of an incident where Vance fat-shamed a conservative pundit. Matthews made the remarks during an appearance on CNN's "NewsNight" on Friday, August 7th, 2026.

During the interview, Matthews discussed a post from Vance on the social platform X that contributed to an ongoing debate, highlighting her view that Vance does not possess the same charismatic appeal as former President Trump.

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