Vice Presidential candidateJD Vance is no stranger to controversy.

However, his past remarks about former President Obama raised eyebrows for more than just his usual sharp tone.

In the book, Vance reflects onhis troubled upbringingand draws unexpected parallels with Obama.

JD Vance confused

In a 2017 interview withThe Guardian, Vance admits that Obama is “both enviable, but also dislikable.

Because we dislike the things we envy.”

However, no such scandal ever materialized, and theObamas continue to embody strong family valuesto this day.

Barack and Michelle Obama embracing