The Vance Daily

THE VANCE DAILY | April 22, 2026

Vice President JD Vance faces criticism over his Catholic faith remarks while a planned trip to Pakistan gets cancelled and his Iowa campaign event encounters complications.

Catholic Faith Controversy: Media personality Katie Couric and a priest publicly criticized Vance's Catholic faith and his recent comments regarding Pope Leo, calling his remarks "rich."

Pakistan Trip Cancelled: The White House confirmed the cancellation of Vance's scheduled diplomatic visit to Islamabad, though no official reason was provided for the change.

Iowa Event Disrupted: Vance's Turning Point Tour stop at Iowa State faced complications when co-speaker Erika Kirk pulled out citing security threats, though Candace Owens questioned the legitimacy of those claims.

2028 Polling Movement: A new poll shows shifts among potential 2028 presidential candidates, with Vance's position among the measured contenders fluctuating.

Iran Tensions Continue: President Trump provided no timeline for resolving ongoing tensions with Iran, an issue that directly impacts Vance's foreign policy portfolio as Vice President.

Left vs Right: Left-leaning outlets are focusing on criticism of Vance's religious positions and highlighting disruptions to his political activities. Right-leaning sources are emphasizing attacks on Vance's Catholic faith as inappropriate while covering his continued political engagement and tour activities.

Another active day in Vance's political calendar with both domestic criticism and international developments.