# Vance on LA’s Stark Divide | Wilmington News

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Podcast: [Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wilmington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7601606)
Published: 2026-07-17T04:10:25+00:00
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Senator JD Vance stunned listeners by calling parts of Los Angeles a “Third World country,” recalling a jarring contrast between luxury parties and crumbling neighborhoods that reminded him of Haiti. He expressed heartbreak over California’s decline, noting his wife’s Southern California roots and his own frequent visits that revealed deepening inequality. While praising LA’s beauty and weather, he questioned how a once-proud American city could tolerate such stark poverty — even suggesting the cost of a U-Haul truck might signal a state’s health. Joe Rogan joined the critique, blaming politics for the state’s decay, especially the alarming expansion of Skid Row’s homeless crisis and crime. Their shared concern underscores a growing unease about LA’s transformation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/74e490badde3c7fe

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