The VP's Country Escape: A Familiar Pattern for America's Elite The latest news from Washington about Vice President JD Vance's plans to rent a home in Virginia's countryside raises more questions than answers about the lives of America's power brokers.
On the surface, this seems like just another instance of public officials seeking a break from the pressures of office.
However, scratch beneath and you'll find a telling reflection of the country's widening wealth gap. The move is not without precedent.