DISCLAIMER: This article was first published on August 19, 2024
Last week, Kamala Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz’s dog Scout was featured on the front cover of Dogue, Vogue’s dog zine.
Not to be outdone, Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance felt he needed top that with a video of his German shepherd, Atlas, on Friday as they’re boarding Trump Force Two.
The footage went viral but not in a good way, showing Trump’s running mate who seems to be less popular than Sarah Palin, awkwardly trying to control Atlas.
JD Vance has brought his dog, Atlas, to campaign with him today in Milwaukee pic.twitter.com/tpc4YNW4Ct
— Chris Cameron (@ChrisCameronNYT) August 16, 2024
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It’s suggested that Vance had to respond to Walz in part because Kamala Harris’ running mate referred to him as “weird,” last month.
Even more so, former Trump campaign adviser, S.J. Delgado even criticized him via X (formerly known as Twitter.)
This is ridiculous. “Let’s try to make him seem normal.” taking a dog on a plane all the way to Milwaukee is not kind to the dog.
Moreover, he never once campaigned with his dog when he ran for Senate.
This is using a dog for pandering.
Try-hard and WEIRD. https://t.co/xwoT9081eW— A.J. Delgado (@AJDelgado13) August 16, 2024
Clearly, the running mate saw this and in response said that Atlas was “not happy” about the wet metal stairs but that he was good on the plane, offering that his dog on a plane was fine.
What makes this more awkward is that Trump has never stuck to the tradition of having a furry friend around him. All presidents tend to reflect the typical American family which would at least have a pet.
Even Delgado mentioned this in another Tweet prior to this.
Damned if you and damned if you don’t. Just plain miserable. pic.twitter.com/0h8Of4z1qT
— MikeNYTX (@BreezeDFW) August 16, 2024
JD Vance does come across as a “weird” guy, especially when you see how he’s holding that leash. You really would think that he’s never walked his dog before. Many others agree.
JD Vance has never walked a dog in his life. That probably isn’t even his dog. I’d bet it’s a rental. https://t.co/Sa3YmaJgKm
— Jes (@thetattoowife) August 16, 2024
OK, @JDVance has clearly *never* held dog’s leash before. Hardly the biggest problem with #JDVance, but since they’re doing this to beat the #JDVanceIsWeird issue, it ain’t helping. JD, do you make your mother-in-law also walk the dog for you?#JDVanceIsWeirdAF #VanceIsWeird https://t.co/4bFCOZsH29
— Mathew Helman (@MatHelman) August 17, 2024
They brought the dog to make JD Vance seem more like a normal guy, but it made him look even weirder bc it looks like he’s never held a dog’s leash before in his life. Like what even is this? @CNN @MSNBC https://t.co/EiwKITBPSh
— Sergio Grant (@sgrant525) August 16, 2024
This adds to the weirdness factor that Vance has been tagged with long before becoming Trump’s running mate. From his “Childless Cat Ladies” to “Biden might murder Trump supporters with Fentanyl” and/or something about dolphins. Vance has done nothing to distance himself from the nickname Democrats have given him.
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