A controversy has erupted around Ohio Senator JD Vance after photos surfaced of him dressed in drag during his college days. The images, which have gone viral on social media, have sparked a heated debate about hypocrisy and LGBTQ+ rights.
The photos, posted online by Matt Bernstein, show Vance wearing a blonde wig and a long dress. According to Travis Whitfill, who provided the photos, they were taken in 2012 while Vance was attending Yale Law School ยน. The authenticity of the photos has been confirmed, leaving Vance facing a backlash from the public.
Many people have taken to social media to express their outrage and disappointment. Some have accused Vance of being a hypocrite, citing the GOP’s frequent attacks on drag culture and LGBTQ+ rights. Others have poked fun at the situation, with some joking that Vance’s photos are a case of “feelin’ cute, might run for Vice President later.”
However, not everyone has been critical of Vance. Republican U.S. Representative George Santos has defended Vance, saying that the photos are more of a goofy costume from a college house party than drag. Santos argued that many people have played around with costumes that are gender-benders, and that it’s not fair to call Vance’s photos drag.
The controversy surrounding Vance’s photos has sparked a wider conversation about hypocrisy and LGBTQ+ rights. While Vance has yet to comment on the situation, the photos have left many questioning his stance on these issues. As one person wrote, “Don’t call JD Vance weird because he wore drag. Call him a hypocrite and a bigot for demonizing others who wear drag.”
