JD Vance tried to make a homophobic joke about a political opponent and everyone laughed at Vance instead

When you have no policies to run on, all you do is tell lies and spit garbage.

— Reggie B. (@reggiebblue) October 13, 2026

“I have absolutely no personality whatsoever, but at least I’m a homophobic douche nozzle.”

— Kurtis Seaboldt 🎤 (@klseaboldt) October 13, 2026

Holy moly. JD Vance is now engaging in homophobic bullying that you'd see from an insecure football player in a 1990s teen movie. He's a despicable human being. #TXSEN pic.twitter.com/gyDhALJ8WH

— Russell Drew (@RussOnPolitics) October 13, 2026

He continues to be the most uncharismatic and unfunny politician alive.

— Jeff M (@UWMoose) October 13, 2026

Does @VP have a crush on Talarico cause it sure seems like it???

— Linda 🌎 (@Linda__Stevens) October 13, 2026

Having made inroads with various traditionally blue constituencies in 2024, Republicans have spent the fall telling everyone that they really do hate gay people and all non-white immigrants. https://t.co/AuxNhWsG0N

— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) October 13, 2026

I remain amazed and mystified that some of the most powerful people in the world think "James Talarico seems gay!!" is a compelling critique. I bet it goes so hard with JD Vance's 9-year-old. It's so desperate and small. https://t.co/08V4pqS9GV

— Billy Binion (@billybinion) October 13, 2026

Kind of insane through all the public speaking he’s done Vance has not accidentally developed some charisma https://t.co/d9HoyKXkWr

— EckhartsLadder (@EckhartsLadder) October 13, 2026

If he's the vice president maybe he should start acting like it

What a toad https://t.co/sGekBvo5iL

— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) October 13, 2026

"Sir, we have done extensive research on Reddit and you should say this. This is a cool alpha males thing to say. Very relatable by the poors. And your delivery is super natural. That's why they say you are a generational political talent." https://t.co/BlSHtJOl1j

— LoLNothingMatters (@DastDn) October 14, 2026