Vance also sideswiped the Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a one-time Somali refugee, claiming she had shown “ingratitude” to America, and that she “would be living in a craphole” had she not moved to the US.
Rather than seeing how incredible it is that she lifted herself from that situation and achieved success gaining access to the highest halls of power, he sees that she comes from a “craphole.” Real cool, JD.
The recording was initially published as an episode of the podcast of American Moment, a rightwing 501c3 non-profit whose website says its mission is to “identify, educate, and credential young Americans who will implement public policy that supports strong families, a sovereign nation, and prosperity for all”. At the time of the recording, Vance sat on the non-profit’s advisory board; he’s now listed under “board members emeritus” on the organization’s website.
Maybe someone needs to ask the IRS to have a look at the books for this org.
It was so tedious reading more of his same crap that I bailed on the article halfway or so. His garbage ideas are the same everywhere he goes. I think I’m gonna stop opening these for a lack of variation.
JD Vance is a shit person and he’s provided receipts to back that claim.