billionaire hedge fund manager bill ackman Didn’t control my tongue while watching CBS News Vice Presidential Debate On Tuesday night.
The founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management made a series of X posts explaining why he thinks Republican nominee Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) has performed better than Democratic nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
“JD Vance is smart, measured, steadfast and fair and respects Walz. What do you dislike?” Ackman initially reacted,
“I’m feeling sorry for myself [Walz]He seems like a nice guy, but being second in line to run the country is way over his head. A bit of a clown, but in a good way. A kind man whose face will explode during conversation,” his Second post read on X,
“Not someone I want making decisions that have consequences for all Americans.”
Walz and Vance took the same stage for their The first and only vice presidential debate This election cycle has seen some sharp clashes between the pair over top voter concerns.
The candidates debated – and sometimes agreed – on their plans to address issues such as the ongoing war in the Middle East, immigration, abortion laws and the economic records of their respective tickets. During the 90-minute debate, there were some clashes between Vance and Walz, including the moderator turning off Vance’s microphone.
Ackman wrote that Tuesday night’s debate served as a “clear context check” on presidential frontrunners Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump “and their ability to identify and recruit talent.”
“You can judge the quality of a leader by the talent and intelligence of their direct reports. Strong leaders hire members of their team who are smarter than them. Weak leaders hire weak direct reports. They don’t want the people they employ to overtake them.” Ackman’s third X post states,
“You have to give [Trump] Credit to JD Vance for choosing him, even though Vance was initially critical of him.
Fox News’ Latest September Poll It shows Harris has overtaken Trump by two points in a head-to-head battle, as more voters see Harris as the candidate who will help draw the middle class, Hispanics and independents in her direction.
On Wednesday, both vice presidential candidates continued their campaigns in swing states as Vance visited Michigan and Walz visited Pennsylvania.
Fox News’ Emma Colton, Jamie Joseph and Dana Blanton contributed to this report.
