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GOP Congressman Shares What Appears To Be An Altered Photo Of JD Vance And People Have Some Thoughts

This won’t help their image

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In a recent social media post, Republican Congressman Mike Collins shared a picture of JD Vance, but something wasn’t quite right. The photo looked… off. It seemed to be edited to make JD Vance look more handsome, but the internet quickly noticed the odd changes. And as usual, Twitter users didn’t hold back their thoughts.

Political commentator Aaron Rupar spotted the strange post and tweeted:
“I’m very curious about who made the call in this Republican congressman’s office to alter JD Vance’s photo to make him more handsome and how that was communicated.”

Many Twitter users chimed in with funny and sharp responses. One user, @firefly7461, said:
“Handsome is subjective…nothing about that man is handsome…altered or not.”

Another user, @Txsocialwork221, who pointed out how strange the edit looked:

“I don’t think he looks more handsome; he looks weirder. Like Uncanny Valley.”

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The photo editing itself was so odd that @obsessafilma joked saying:
“Whoever Photoshopped this is a true artist. It simultaneously looks like him yet nothing at all like him.”

So, why did this happen? Why did someone feel the need to tweak JD Vance’s face? Was it a misunderstanding, or does this show something deeper about the Republican Party’s obsession with appearances? These days, the GOP has been criticized for not being completely honest, whether it’s about policies, facts, or, apparently, even people’s faces.

Remember back in 2017 when Donald Trump’s team shared an altered photo of his inauguration crowd? They tried to make the crowd look bigger than it really was. Sean Spicer, Trump’s former press secretary, famously claimed it was “the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration, period.” Well, photos later proved otherwise. That moment was funny, but it also showed how far the GOP was willing to go to change the truth.

The GOP has a history of distorting facts, whether it’s about climate change, healthcare, or election results. The altered JD Vance photo might seem silly, but it’s part of a larger pattern. If they can’t even leave a photo unedited, how much can we trust them to be honest about the important stuff? At the end of the day, politicians are supposed to serve the public by being truthful and focusing on real issues. But instead, Republicans keep getting caught up in unnecessary drama.

It’s also a little sad. Rather than worrying about how someone looks in a picture, shouldn’t they be focused on helping Americans with real problems? User @MarkKCunningham made a lighthearted comment about the edit, saying:
“Is it me, or were the directions: ‘Give me a picture of JD but also make him look like Burt Reynolds?’”

This situation is a reminder that while appearances might matter to some, what really matters are policies that help everyday people. And maybe, just maybe, we can leave the photo editing to the professionals next time.

Featured image via Screengrab

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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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