Is it true that JD Vance used a homophobic slur in this video? Let’s fact check
Video shared on X allegedly shows 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance making homophobic remarks. However, it has been determined that the video was digitally altered, and the original content featured Vance asking if someone is racist or hates Mexicans. Vance has been vocal in his criticism of President Joe Biden and has expressed intentions to run for president in the future. Despite the false claims made in the altered video, Vance remains focused on his political ambitions.
A video shared on X allegedly shows 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance saying, “Are you a f****t? Do you hate vagina?”
JD Vance at the VP debate when Pete Buttigieg is his opponent: pic.twitter.com/WHnVOAYtZi
— Brett ❁ (@baeburke) July 21, 2024
Verdict: False
The video has been digitally altered. The original comes from a 2022 campaign ad in which Vance actually says, “Are you racist? Do you hate Mexicans?”
Fact Check:
Vance has stated that he believes Democrats should invoke the 25th Amendment to force President Joe Biden out of office and questioned Biden’s ability to serve, according to Fox News. The vice presidential nominee plans to return to his hometown for his first appearance by himself and tweeted he and former President Trump are “ready to save America,” according to AP News.
A post on X claims that J.D. Vance said a homophobic slur in a video. The video shows Vance in front of homes addressing the camera.
He points at the camera and says, “Are you a f****t? Do you hate vagina?”
The caption reads, “JD Vance at the VP debate when Pete Buttigieg is his opponent.”
The video has been edited, however. The original video was posted to Vance’s verified X account and YouTube on April 5, 2022. In this video, Vance says, in part, “Are you a racist? Do you hate Mexicans? The media calls us racist for wanting to build Trump’s wall. They censor us, but it doesn’t change the truth. Joe Biden’s open border is killing Ohioans with more illegal drugs and more Democrat voters pouring into this country.”
Are you a racist? pic.twitter.com/Fdknxld39i
— JD Vance (@JDVance1) April 5, 2022
Vance was running for the Ohio Senate at this time and was endorsed by former President Donald Trump 10 days later, according to AP News. (RELATED: No, Crowd Did Not Chant ‘India India’ When J.D. Vance, Wife Usha Arrived At The RNC)
Check Your Fact reached out to a Vance spokesperson for comment and will update this piece accordingly if one is received.
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