Vice President J.D. Vance responded calmly to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s jibe about his family outing, after the governor remarked on social media: “Hope you enjoy your family time… The families you’re tearing apart certainly won’t.” Vance’s brief reply on X simply read: “Had a great time, thanks.”
The trip to Disneyland included Vance, his wife Usha, and their two children. Although not an official visit, the family’s presence sparked protests outside the park and at their hotel, with demonstrators confronting Vance over federal immigration policies and recent ICE enforcement operations in nearby counties. Meanwhile, Usha Vance took part in a literacy initiative, reading to children at Camp Pendleton.
The exchange highlights deepening political friction between Newsom and the Trump administration. It also underscores how personal moments for public figures are increasingly taking center stage in highly polarized debates over immigration enforcement.