JD Vance says he and Joy Behar are ‘best friends now’

Published June 18, 2026 12:34pm ET | Updated June 18, 2026 1:01pm ET



Vice President JD Vance reflected on his appearance on The View during a Thursday press conference about the negotiations with Iran, where he said he and co-host Joy Behar have a new friendship.

“Joy Behar is way tougher than the Iranians, and she and I are best friends now,” Vance said. 

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