Vance Responds To The Brutal Backlash He Received After Posting Video Mocking Harris, Instantly Made It Worse

This is beyond troubling!


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In a world where a little empathy can go a long way, JD Vance’s recent blunder shows just how out of touch the Republican Party has become. Last night, Vance thought it would be funny to post a meme from a 2007 Miss Teen USA beauty pageant to mock a Harris interview. In the clip, contestant Caitlyn Upton struggled to answer a question. What Vance didn’t know—or maybe didn’t care about—was that Upton later revealed the clip led her to a dark place, where she even considered suicide.

When asked if he knew about Upton’s struggles, Vance admitted he didn’t. But instead of offering a simple apology, he said, “I’m not going to apologize for posting a joke.” That’s right—he doubled down on his thoughtlessness, claiming politics has “gotten way too lame.” Because, clearly, mocking a woman’s mental health struggles is just the kind of comedy the GOP thinks we need.

Twitter didn’t hold back. Shannon Watts pointed out how out of touch Vance is, sarcastically noting, “JD Vance doesn’t understand why we’re all talking about the meme he posted that mocked women’s intelligence instead of the cost of groceries…”

And in case anyone thought Vance’s non-apology was just a slip of the tongue, Pamela Denise Price wasn’t buying it. She tweeted, “He understands he just doesn’t give a damn. As a suicide survivor for him to not even see her humanity. I’m beyond offended and pissed!!!!”

The responses were spot on. One user, Olivia, didn’t mince words, calling Vance a “sociopath” for refusing to apologize and using the word “lame” in his statement. Others, like Sarah Caswell, saw Vance’s behavior as part of a bigger problem with the GOP’s treatment of women: “These men won’t learn. So we have to all vote and make sure they never get power again.”

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JD Vance’s heartless response is just another reminder of what the Republican Party has become—a group more interested in scoring cheap points than showing any real concern for people’s lives. It’s not just about this one incident; it’s about a pattern of behavior that shows a deep-seated disregard for women and their experiences. The sooner we laugh off Vance and his outdated, offensive “humor,” the better.

And let’s be real—if you can’t bring yourself to apologize when you learn someone nearly ended their life because of the very joke you found so funny, maybe politics isn’t your game. Or maybe, as one Twitter user put it, “JD Vance is not normal.”

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Terry Lawson

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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