JD Vance claimed the Far Left are statistically more likely to commit political violence, and facts entered the chat – 17 scathing corrections
We were already pretty certain that we wouldn’t be knocking on the door of JD Vance – or anyone in the Trump administration – to look for facts and figures, but this claim that political violence is largely committed by the Far Left has really made the internet reach for the BS meter.
Vance: "While our side of the aisle certainly has its crazies, it is a statistical fact that most of the lunatics in American politics today are proud members of the far-Left." pic.twitter.com/EmNTQ9o0nD
— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) September 15, 2025
Good of him to admit that the Right has some ‘crazies’. Although, it’s unfortunate that the main one is the president.
Google exists – and people decided to bring some facts and a healthy dose of scepticism to the party.
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All this admin does is fucking lie pic.twitter.com/4rqJ7g3yRf
— Rowbott (@Rowrowbott) September 15, 2025
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Facts don't care about your feelings. https://t.co/2jEG35l72j pic.twitter.com/5e3y8InknH
— Melanie D'Arrigo (@DarrigoMelanie) September 15, 2025
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Interesting pic.twitter.com/tXJlGJRSaq
— GET A GRIP (@docrussjackson) September 15, 2025
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Right-wing attacks and plots make up a majority of political violence in the United States. https://t.co/Z2xwTsf1F8 pic.twitter.com/d5Bd3i9Yzx
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) September 15, 2025
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Absolutely 100% false. A blatant lie https://t.co/1Q5qb4fbWd pic.twitter.com/JpI8BumTfC
— Tim (@trouble_man90) September 15, 2025
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It should be illegal for elected officials to lie to the American public.https://t.co/pRjYLvO5Lh
— David Badash (@davidbadash) September 15, 2025
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It is not a statistical fact at all.
I wouldn't make an assertion like that about the right without evidence and I'm just a podcaster, not the Vice President of the United States. Incredibly irresponsible. https://t.co/nlNCMl6kGk
— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) September 15, 2025
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JD Vance: "While our side of the aisle certainly has its crazies, it is a statistical fact that most of the lunatics in American politics today are proud members of the far-Left."
— Lucas Sanders ️ (@LucasSa56947288) September 15, 2025
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Not really, no https://t.co/rUCM7JjthE pic.twitter.com/BZSDqqcsxk
— alex bronzini-vender (@alexbronzini) September 15, 2025