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J.D. Vance Deflects Debate Prep Question With Sarcastic Dig At Tim Walz, Backfires Immediately

This didn't end well.

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Ever wondered what happens when a joke backfires spectacularly? Well, here’s a prime example! On August 15, Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) tried to be funny during a campaign rally in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. When asked how he was getting ready for the vice presidential debates, he said, “I have a friend who embellishes and lies a lot. I’m having him stand in for Tim Walz.”

Vance meant to joke about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, but it sounded like he was talking about Donald Trump. Instead of making people laugh with him, Vance ended up being the joke. His attempt at humor made everyone laugh at his expense, showing how easily things can go wrong in politics.

As you might expect, this didn’t go unnoticed. Many people on social media quickly jumped in with their own jokes. Hemant Mehta, a Jeopardy! champion, tweeted, “Nice of Trump to help Vance with debate prep,” making fun of the fact that Trump still has a big role in Republican politics.

Furthermore, Elie Mystal from The Nation added, “J.D. Vance confirms Donald Trump is helping him with debate prep,” poking fun at Vance’s comment.

The Lincoln Project joined in by sharing an unflattering photo of Trump, calling him “The friend.” All these responses showed how Vance’s joke had backfired and turned into a major source of laughter and criticism.

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Even humorists joined in on the fun. Rex Huppke from USA Today said, “How can you be Donald Trump’s running mate and say this without recognizing what a massive self-own it will be and…oh, I forgot it’s JD Vance, nvm.”

Geonn Cannon, an author, also made a joke about the situation. “I can’t imagine there was any handler who told him it was a good idea to say he’s friends with liars in an attempt to poke Walz. No one can be that stup– god, look who we’re talking about.,” Cannon said.

This whole situation shows how awkward it is for Vance to be linked with Trump. What was supposed to be a funny joke turned into a big mess. Instead of making people laugh, Vance became the one people laughed at.

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Terry Lawson

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I’m Terry Lawson, a writer and editor based in Alabama with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. For the past four years, I’ve worked as a ghostwriter for various companies, delivering content that meets clients' needs. I currently work as an editor and political writer for Political Tribune, creating engaging articles. I enjoy writing and have developed strong skills in writing & editing, critical thinking, and project management. My work is fueled by a passion for storytelling and a commitment to quality.

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