Larry Fink: "needs to step back for a moment"

On his Fox Business program Friday, host Larry Kudlow criticized Vice President JD Vance for recent comments on a Daily Wire podcast, during which Vance reportedly attacked free-market advocates Milton Friedman and Margaret Thatcher, as well as the concept of meritocracy. Kudlow argued that President Trump has worked to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in favor of merit-based advancement, and he expressed confusion over Vance’s positioning. He also suggested that Vance’s remarks align poorly with Trump’s agenda and could inadvertently echo leftist or socialist talking points. Kudlow, stating he has a cordial relationship with Vance, said the vice president should pause his current approach and reassess his policy positions, statements, and actions. The episode highlights tensions within conservative circles over economic ideology and the direction of the administration.