Columbus, Ohio - In case you missed it, last week cleveland.com’s Today in Ohio podcast highlighted JD Vance’s disastrous return visit to Ohio and Congresswoman Emila Sykes’s response to his attempt to market a dangerous bill to Ohioans. While Vance desperately tries to sell legislation that rips away healthcare and food assistance from Ohioans, Congresswoman Sykes and Democrats are fighting back.

“JD Vance knows the ‘big, beautiful bill’ is deeply unpopular- that’s why he’s travelling the country in what will prove to be a fruitless attempt to defend it. Meanwhile, OH-13 residents know Congresswoman Sykes is fighting for them and against the bill JD Vance is selling,” said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. “Despite Vance’s efforts, Republicans at all levels of government own this dangerous bill and it’ll show at the polls in 2026.” 

Check out more about JD’s stop in Ohio and how Congresswoman Sykes is fighting back below:

• Vice President J.D. Vance’s Monday appearance in Canton to promote the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” backfired spectacularly.

• What was intended as a victory lap for the administration’s tax policy quickly devolved into a political misstep that left the vice president on the defensive.

• Host Chris Quinn characterized Vance as a “stooge” for the administration, saying: “I don’t think somebody who lacks credibility as much as J.D. Vance does is the way to convince anybody it’s a good idea. Emilia Sykes had him for lunch in her response.”

• The exchange highlights a fundamental disconnect in how the administration frames the bill versus how it’s perceived by many Americans. While Vance touts benefits like no taxes on tips and overtime, critics argue the legislation disproportionately benefits the wealthy while potentially gutting critical social programs.