JD Vance recalls his wife texting him under table at dinner event
Vice President JD Vance recently shared a shocking anecdote from a dinner he attended in Silicon Valley a few years ago. During the dinner, Vance expressed his concern about the direction in which the nation was heading, particularly in terms of the ability of middle-class families to sustain themselves on middle-class wages. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the purpose and dignity of work, even as economic dynamics evolve.
It was during this conversation that a tech CEO made a particularly eyebrow-raising comment that caught Vance’s attention. When Vance raised the issue of individuals losing their sense of purpose if they were to lose their jobs, the CEO nonchalantly suggested that digital, fully-immersive gaming could serve as a replacement for that lost purpose.
The incident left Vance and his wife Usha feeling unsettled, with Usha even texting Vance under the table urging them to leave the event. Vance shared this story during a speech at the American Dynamism Summit, where he emphasized the dangers of prioritizing “cheap labor” over innovation.
In his remarks, Vance criticized the reliance on cheap labor as a hindrance to true innovation, describing it as a crutch that many American firms have become dependent on. He stressed the importance of protecting American workers and supporting innovators in order to secure the nation’s future success.
Vance made it clear that the U.S. cannot compete by sacrificing labor standards or undercutting workers’ wages compared to other countries like China or Vietnam. Instead, he advocated for a balanced approach that values both the well-being of workers and the spirit of innovation.
As the Vice President continues to champion these values, it is evident that his commitment to promoting American prosperity and dignity in the workplace remains unwavering. With his unique perspective and dedication to the principles of hard work and innovation, Vance is poised to play a key role in shaping the future of the nation.
