Panelist Ana Navarro noted that the vice president seemed "strategically prepared to disarm us with niceness," but added, "It didn't work on me."

Topics touched on during the appearance included the Epstein Files, the economy, Vance's relationship with Donald Trump , and claims that the administration is racist.

Vice President JD Vance's approach to The View hosts' questions is a moderate alternative to the theatrics used by the Republican Party to get attention.

Vice president’s joke appeared to fall flat in the room

The vice president reflected on his appearance on The View during a press conference, saying he and co-host Joy Behar are now friends.