JD Vance’s mother, Beverly Vance Aikins, did not hold back when asked about Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. She called him an “idiot” during a recent interview. The comments came after El-Sayed made remarks about her grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Usha Vance. Aikins told OutKick’s Tomi Lahren on the “Fearless” podcast that she thinks El-Sayed is out of line. She said she would probably punch the guy if she ever seen him.
El-Sayed is currently battling Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race. In an April appearance on “The Allen Analysis Show” podcast, he initially targeted the Vance family. According to Fox News Politics, El-Sayed suggested that Vice President JD Vance’s political views clash with his children’s biracial background. Aikins found this comment deeply offensive to her family.
Aikins made her feelings clear about the insults directed at her grandchildren. She expressed deep love for her grandchildren and spoke warmly about her daughter-in-law, Usha, describing her as one of the best, most genuine people she has ever met.
The mother of the Vice President explained why the criticism made her angry. “I mean, it makes me mad, honestly, because he doesn’t know JD and he doesn’t know, you know, what type of person he is,” Aikins said. She noted that she knows her son very well. However, she added that in the long run, she is not going to do anything about it beyond speaking her mind.
Aikins believes the attacks stem from envy rather than genuine policy disagreement. “I think they’re jealous, honestly,” she told Fox News Politics. She pointed out that JD is 42 years old and handsome. She noted he is the Vice President of the United States. “He’s got a beautiful wife, four beautiful children and jealousy is the only thing I can think of,” she added.
Despite her anger, Aikins said she will not escalate the fight physically. “I mean, you know, I’d probably punch the guy if I ever seen him, and then that would get me in trouble — So, I’ll just go with the flow,” she said. She told Lahren that El-Sayed can take all the shots he wants. “It’s going to go, you know, it’s going to get no merit from any of us,” she said.
Aikins took specific issue with El-Sayed calling her grandchildren “brown kids”. She also disliked his suggestion that there was something “awkward” about her son marrying Usha. The interview covered her triumph over opioid addiction and the family’s rise to national prominence. Aikins remains a steady voice for her family while the election season heats up.
El-Sayed continues to campaign in Michigan against Rogers. The Vance family has not issued any further official statements since Aikins spoke to the press. The Michigan Senate race remains a key battleground for both parties this year. Aikins’ comments have added a personal layer to the political contest.
