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Beshear, Trump Criticize Vance’s Blue-Collar Claim, Slush Fund

5/30/2026

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Governor Andy Beshear accused Vice President JD Vance of exaggerating his blue-collar background and defending a $1.7 billion slush fund for the Trump administration.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly questioned Vice President JD Vance’s independence, competence, and ability to win without Trump’s endorsement, citing the Ohio Senate race.
Governor Andy Beshear also said Vice President JD Vance’s governance harms Appalachian communities he claims to represent.

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Governor Andy Beshear accused Vice President JD Vance of exaggerating his blue-collar background and defending a $1.7 billion slush fund for the Trump administration.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly questioned Vice President JD Vance’s independence, competence, and ability to win without Trump’s endorsement, citing the Ohio Senate race.
Governor Andy Beshear also said Vice President JD Vance’s governance harms Appalachian communities he claims to represent.