‘Stop Getting Offended’: JD Vance Weighs in on Controversial MAGA Rally and Racism Issues

Here we go again: JD Vance has asked everyone to calm down about racist jokes. Honestly, we could do without the advice of Hillbilly Elegy on what should or shouldn’t offend us. It’s worth noting that he commented on this without having actually heard the joke in question.

In an interview with NBC News, Vance expressed his belief that everyone should “stop getting so offended.” It takes a lot of courage to make such a statement when you’re unaware of what was actually said. The “joke”in question was delivered by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who made several derogatory remarks, labeling Puerto Rico a “trash” island and perpetuating harmful stereotypes about Black individuals.

Rather than denouncing the racism, Vance chose to dismiss the concern, stating, “I’m just — I’m so over it.” He further remarked, “I’ve heard about the joke, I haven’t actually seen the joke that you mentioned, but isn’t it interesting that Kamala Harris concludes that all of Donald Trump’s supporters are Nazis and that we should be outraged by a comedian’s performance?”

Vance has firmly maintained that he finds no issue with these jokes. “A comedian told a joke, and I don’t think that’s news worth making,” he told reporters. He continued to assert that making such jokes is acceptable. “Maybe I’m just old-fashioned, or perhaps my grandmother’s colorful language influenced me. But when I think a joke is foolish or unfunny? I simply don’t laugh,” Vance added.

In classic Trump fashion, Vance suggested that the jokes had no connection to the Trump or Vance campaigns. He claimed he was “not concerned that a comedian, who has no ties to Donald Trump’s campaign, made a joke.” However, this joke was delivered at a MAGA rally in New York City that Trump attended.

The racist “joke” was delivered at your rally, JD

It’s astonishing that JD Vance can pretend this incident is unrelated to Trump and his campaign. Vance, having attended Yale, should possess at least some reasoning skills to understand that this argument doesn’t hold water. Hinchcliffe made those comments at a rally associated with YOUR name. Your identities and Trump’s are now intertwined.

Therefore, a racist joke that your supporters found entertaining undeniably reflects back on the Trump campaign and its overall message. Vance’s reaction to the backlash also comes as no surprise; he tends to disregard the genuine grievances against him and the Trump campaign, as if they hold no weight. So why would we expect him to believe that the racist jokes are connected to this?

Ultimately, the reality is that Trump’s ideology fosters this type of “humor.” It mirrors the animosity that figures like Donald Trump incite in some individuals. Vance’s dismissal of this truth is absolutely absurd.

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