JD Vance faces backlash after flipping middle finger in bizarre GOP dinner jibe: ‘It’s pathetic’

LIMA, OHIO: Vice President JD Vance had an awkward moment during his speech on Tuesday, June 24, when he appeared to show his middle finger to the crowd while delivering a tirade against his critics in Ohio.

The VP used his hometown appearance at a Republican dinner to lash out at what he described as “pink-haired people” who, he claimed, often approach him in public, according to the Daily Beast.

JD Vance flips middle finger in bizarre jibe at GOP dinner

Vance raised eyebrows during a Republican dinner on June 24 when he flipped his middle finger while making a sarcastic remark about political critics.

Addressing the crowd, Vance said, “I know it’s not always easy to be a political candidate — trust me. In Washington, DC, they have this thing, I think it means we’re number one in Washington,” as he held up his middle finger.

Keeping his finger raised, he continued, “But all the pink-haired people throw up this sign, and I think that means we’re number 1, right? I choose to take that as the symbol in Washington.”

Vance's remarks came amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, according to the outlet.

Earlier, President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House, “We have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f*** they’re doing.”

Meanwhile, Vance echoed Trump’s statement that the recent US strikes had wiped out Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

“Not only did we destroy the Iranian nuclear program, we did it with zero American casualties,” he said.

Moreover, he criticized the Supreme Leader of Iran and also revealed an instance when he was trolled on the job by President Trump.

Vance insisted he had no idea Trump was going to make him his presidential running mate "until literally the morning of the GOP Convention" that took place on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee, according to the Daily Beast.

Internet mocks JD Vance’s antics, calling his behavior ‘cringe’ and ‘pathetic’

Several internet users slammed JD Vance as he showed his middle finger to a crowd in a tirade against his critics in Ohio.

A user wrote on X, "Weird. He’s doing the thing he’s condemning while he’s condemning it. What’s that called again?" while one added, "He should not try to be whatever he’s trying to be. It’s pathetic."

A person also stated, "The level of manners of elite politicians! Sheesh," whereas one mentioned, "Leaders should unite across differences. Mocking others only deepens the divide we need to heal."

A user also wrote, "Negative charisma" while one commented, "What’s wrong with these ppl?"

A person also added, "He doesn’t have the sauce trump does, just give up bro," whereas one wrote, "What an embarrassment as usual, cosplaying as a wannabe edgy 13 year old child. Cringe is off the charts."

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