The Viewstar and formerDonald TrumpWhite House stafferAlyssa Farah Griffinbrought her signature Hot Topics sensibilities toCNNto grill Republican VP pickJ.D.

Vancefollowing his debate performance Tuesday night againstKamala Harris' Democratic running mate Tim Walz.

“I was struck by the fact that J.D.

Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sen. JD Vance

Alyssa Farah Griffin; J.D. Vance.CNN, Chip Somodevilla/Getty

CNN, Chip Somodevilla/Getty

“He showed up with a command of facts.

There were some untrue things that he said, but he tried to show a side of empathy.

On social media, Griffin elaborated on her thoughts on Vance’s shape-shifting abilities.

“I find myself wanting to believe Vances moments expressing empathy.

Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to representatives for the Trump campaign for comment.

Griffin is onThe Viewevery weekday at 11 a.m. ET/PT onABC.