JD Vance Branded 'Disgusting' By Critics for Body-Shaming Conservative Commentator
- On Wednesday, Vice President JDVance insulted conservative columnist Marc Thiessen regarding his weight in an online exchange, targeting the longtime Republican ally following a discussion on Twitter that did not involve JDVance.
- Matt Walsh initiated the online conversation, suggesting rising grocery prices were a vulnerability for President Donald Trump, while Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet responded by sharing a student's take: 'A burrito shouldn't cost $20.'
- Vance misspelled the columnist's name, writing, 'I'm surprised to hear Mark say this. If you've ever met him in person, it's quite obvious the man has never missed a burrito.' Thiessen replied that cafeteria burritos were included in his meal plan.
- Critics, including liberal commentator Ed Krassenstein, denounced the comments as 'fat jokes,' though The Trump amplified Vance's post as a 'banger.' Former Obama staffer Tommy Vietor posted an image of Ozempic, telling The Vice President to 'tell Marc about your secret.'
- Vance previously credited losing about 30 pounds to diet and exercise rather than weight-loss medication. President Donald Trump, who recently praised Vance's slimmer appearance in April, has also frequently discussed acquaintances using 'the fat shot.
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