J.D. Vance came under fire on X (formerly known as Twitter) for using a clip of a former Miss Teen USA contestant for his own purposes.
Vice President J.D. Vance often uses the platform to comment on matters, especially when he was campaigning with Trump.
J.D. Vance, a prominent political figure, faced backlash after sharing a viral clip of Caitlin Upton, a former Miss Teen USA contestant, during his 2024 campaign. The clip, which originally aired in 2007, shows Upton struggling to answer a question, leading to widespread ridicule. Vance used the clip to mock Kamala Harris, but many criticized him for reviving a painful moment in Uptons life. The experience had deeply affected Upton, leading to depression and thoughts of suicide, which she shared publicly years later.