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JD Vance

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Positions

Vice President of the United States (2025-present)

U.S. Senator from Ohio (2023-2025)

Venture Capitalist

Author

Organizations

Republican Party

Trump Administration

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Description

Vice President of the United States (2025-present). Former venture capitalist and author who transformed from Trump critic to vocal supporter. Has promoted replacement theory rhetoric, attacked 'childless cat ladies,' and supported authoritarian policies including mass deportation.

Fascist Characteristics

replacement theory promotion anti immigrant rhetoric attacks on democracy misogynistic rhetoric

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Evidence

Promoted replacement theory, claiming Democrats want to 'replace' American voters with immigrants

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Called the United States run by 'childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives'

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Suggested Trump should ignore Supreme Court rulings, stating 'the president of the United States has to be able to act'

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Spread false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, leading to bomb threats against schools

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