A dirty secret about Senator JD Vance that probably would not endear him to the MAGA faithful is that on Capitol Hill, Donald Trump’s running mate is friendly to reporters of all stripes. Indeed, the bestselling author is more than comfortable talking to the press and frequently lets reporters ride the elevator with him on his way to votes.

The Republican has said his constituents are eating cats and dogs, but the sources of the complaints have backtracked.

The immigrants are mainly in the United States under temporary protected status, which the executive branch can grant to people whose home countries are in crisis.