- Vice President JD Vance publicly defended the Netflix comedy series Emily in Paris, calling creator Darren Star the Shakespeare of our time.
- Vance described the show as a masterwork of American television that offers a sharp cultural critique of millennial decision-making.
- According to Vance, the main character repeatedly makes atrocious decisions by focusing on her career rather than marrying French chef Gabriel and starting a family.
- Political commentators speculated that Vance expressed his fandom to connect with younger female voters ahead of a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
- Critics countered Vance's analysis, arguing he misread basic romantic-comedy tropes and narrative conflict as societal commentary.
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