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JD Vance’s Donut Shop Flop Wasn’t Enough—Now He’s Handing Out Rootbeer Floats At Campaign Stop

He's so awkward!

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Do you ever wonder why some politicians keep making awkward mistakes? J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s pick for vice president, seems to be one of them. After his donut shop disaster, where he confused everyone by ordering a “whatever works” donut, Vance is at it again—this time with root beer floats. Yes, you heard that right. He tried to connect with voters by handing out root beer floats, but it didn’t go as planned and just added to his list of awkward moments.

Ron Filipkowski joked on Twitter, “He screwed up ordering donuts, so next they have him deliver a tray full of root beer floats? Someone has to be trying to make him look as bad as possible. They can’t be this incompetent.” Vance’s team seemed to think that handing out root beer floats would fix his earlier donut mistake. But instead of helping, it just made him look even more awkward. People weren’t actually impressed.

The World View didn’t hold back, tweeting, “This is J. D. Vance. He’s a very stupid man.” That’s pretty harsh, but when you keep messing up simple public events, people notice.

Another user, Freedom & Democracy, added, “Poor J.D. Vance, he’s got to be the most irrelevant Republican right now.” It’s not a good sign when people remember your campaign more for its mistakes than for what you actually stand for. Vance’s blunders are quickly overshadowing his message.

And then there’s a bigger question: why does the GOP keep putting Vance in these awkward food situations? Christy Martinez-Gray asked, “Donuts, pizza boxes, hot dogs, now root beer floats…what’s their obsession with photo ops surrounding food?!?” It’s like they think that giving out food will make Vance more likable to voters. But actually, it’s just making him look more out of touch and awkward.

Eric Campbell offered a possible explanation, joking, “They’re just prepping him for when Trump claims he doesn’t know him and that he just got coffee for him a couple times…” This means Vance might be set up as a scapegoat, someone to blame if things go wrong. The idea is that he could be used as a fall guy, someone who will be forgotten and dismissed when the situation gets tough.

It’s very clear that Vance is not connecting well with people, and if the GOP doesn’t put him in more relatable situations, he might become a joke. Instead of being seen as a serious candidate, he could end up being remembered for these weird moments.

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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/terrylwsn.

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