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Awkward Fox News Gaffe Catches JD Vance Appearing To ‘Put On Makeup’ Live On Air

Playing dress up politics

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During a Fox News segment at the Republican National Convention this week, JD Vance was caught admitting he was still wearing makeup, live on air.

The exchange happened at the first-ever midterm gathering of its kind, running September 9 and 10 in Dallas. As cameras swept across the crowd, host Sean Hannity greeted Vance on air. “Mr vice president, how are you? Good to see you?” he asked. Vance’s answer slipped past whatever filter usually catches these things: “Good to see you, they’re still putting my makeup on, man.” Hannity laughed it off.

Online, the clip didn’t fade nearly as fast, racking up shares on X within minutes.

This wasn’t Vance’s first run-in with makeup jokes. His thick eyelashes have generated their fair share of eyeliner theories over the years, enough that his own wife has felt the need to weigh in. Usha Vance addressed it in an interview, insisting that “they’re all natural, I’ve always been jealous of those lashes.”

Trump himself has chimed in on his running mate’s looks before as well, praising Vance’s blue eyes and once comparing him to a young Abraham Lincoln.

Compared to everything else happening at the convention, the makeup clip was practically light relief. Trump’s own remarks that night covered far heavier ground: slamming Democrats as extremists, defending the ongoing conflict with Iran, and unveiling a proposal that raised its own set of eyebrows, a $5,000 payout to every American adult if Republicans hold onto both chambers of Congress after November. Economists have already flagged the plan’s price tag at well over a trillion dollars, with no realistic path to making it happen.

Trump didn’t seem concerned with realism, though.

He framed the stakes the way he usually does, warning that a Democratic win would leave the country needing years “just getting back on its feet,” before telling the crowd to vote Republican and leave the rest of the world behind for generations to come.

Featured image via X screengrab 

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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