Vice President JD Vance drew a sharp contrast between patriotism and progressive ingratitude this week when he slammed New York City’s socialist mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani for his repeated attacks on the United States.

In an interview with Fox News host Will Cain, Vance questioned whether Mamdani, a Uganda-born, self-described Democratic Socialist, truly appreciates the nation that gave him a platform, a future, and a voice.

Vance’s remarks, delivered with clarity and conviction, echoed a sentiment increasingly felt by millions of Americans—particularly those in the Trump movement—who are fed up with radical leftists enjoying the blessings of this country while constantly tearing it down.

“Does Mamdani, when you hear him speak—is this a man who feels gratitude for the United States of America?” Vance asked during the segment.

“Is this a man who feels grateful for all of the opportunities, the incredible bounty of this country?”

It’s a pointed question—and one long overdue.

Vance, 41, brought up his late grandmother, Bonnie Blanton Vance—affectionately known as “Mamaw”—a lifelong Democrat who still managed to hold a deep love for America, despite the political direction of her party.

According to Vance, his grandmother would have found Mamdani’s rise to prominence “crazy.”

“She would say the modern Democratic Party doesn’t represent her at all,” he said.

And who could blame her?

Mamdani, who immigrated to New York City at age 7, has done little to hide his disdain for the very system that allowed him to succeed. He has taken aim at capitalism, praised communist ideologies, and openly called for the seizure of the means of production—parroting the talking points of Karl Marx himself.

This is not your typical political disagreement. This is about fundamentally opposing visions of America.

Mamdani has spent more time on the campaign trail criticizing Donald Trump and America’s support for Israel than he has outlining how to keep New York City from crumbling under its own progressive weight.

He has called for radical proposals such as city-run grocery stores and a $30 minimum wage—policies that have failed wherever they’ve been tried, from Havana to Caracas.

And yet, Mamdani holds himself out as a champion of the people, while scoffing at the very foundations of American prosperity.