Posted on 06/13/2024 10:17:48 AM PDT by Miami Rebel
A new investigation by CNN’s KFile team reveals that Trump VP hopeful and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance liked tweets calling the man he hopes to serve under “douchey,” accusing him of “serial sexual assault,” and even expressing an interest in working under his then-rival, Hillary Clinton.
Senator Vance is one of Donald Trump’s most effusive allies in Congress now, even earning himself a spot on Trump’s shortlist to be his running mate.
But this alliance is still a relatively new one. Back in 2016, he called himself a “Never Trump guy” and called Trump “reprehensible” and an “idiot.” In text messages to a friend, Vance even compared the Republican nominee to Adolf Hitler. Vance has since backpedaled, even designing his entire Senate campaign in 2022 — successfully — around securing Trump’s endorsement, rather than appealing directly to voters. But the KFILE investigation reveals that Vance’s disdain for Trump was even more pronounced than has been previously known.
From the KFILE report:
In February 2016, Vance liked a tweet featuring a photo of Trump, two women and O.J. Simpson with the caption, “Here is an old picture of one of USA’s most hated, villainous, douchey celebs. Also in picture: OJ Simpson.”
Vance also liked tweets from August 2016 that praised his book and envisioned a role for him in a potential Clinton administration and another tweet suggesting he could provide Clinton with the “seeds to a plan to defeat Trump.” But Vance soon began liking several tweets with the hashtag #NeverHillary through October 2016.
While promoting his memoir and appearing on news programs in 2016, Vance liked a series of tweets calling then-candidate Trump a “monster” and a “nemesis of the GOP.” He also liked a tweet acknowledging “threats and derogatory terms Trump supporters hurl at Jews.” He even liked a tweet from CNN anchor Jake Tapper criticizing Trump’s tweet about a woman’s appearance amidst then-first lady Melania Trump’s campaign against cyberbullying
Among the other notable tweets that [Vance] liked were ones that “Does any dad (or future dad) want to look his daughter in the eye and explain why he voted for Trump instead of 1st woman president?” and “Maybe the Central Park 5 could take out a full-page ad to condemn the coddling of thug real estate barons who commit serial sexual assault.”
The new revelations about Vance’s hatred for Trump — and affinity for Clinton — could hurt his stock in the veepstakes. But then again, his transformation goes to show just how submissive a partner Vance might make for on the ticket.
I always liked Nunes whenever I saw him interviewed. He seemed like a person of very good character.
I’m sure you have been ‘blind’ sometimes.
Give it a rest; Nitzy has explained and you’ve made your point.
Neither do I.
He’s nothing if not a duplicitous scum bucket.
Guess what?
“ likes” went private today.
Dirty ops researchers will be devastated, their pay may have to be raised
Pick anyoe that has all the right qualifications plus has governed something and run a business. Else it just waste and a bad pick.
His wife is a liberal attorney, so I’m still wondering about the guy. However, I doubt he personally “liked” the tweets. It was most likely someone on his staff doing his social media.
If every NeverTrumper in 2016 was rejected there would be no choices.
Only thing that matters is if they are a rabid attack dog for Trump. No more Pences.
i’d vote for her over biden any day...
but michael palin.... maybe not.
This piece of meaningless crap tells us exactly whom the communists fear the most. All your screeching won’t move the needle Surrender Monkeys. Vance is hands down the best choice for Trump’s VP.
As to this “hit” - Trump endorsed Nancy Mace, and welcomed back McRombush and DeSantis both of whom said far worse.
Go away and hide Surender Monkeys try democratic underground where you will be welcomed.
I say Alex Jones.
The dems would wrap Trump in bubble wrap to keep him safe.
I guess people on FR don’t know the story of Paul on the road to Damascus. People can see the light so to speak.
Yeah you’re right. Thanks for the heads up.
Flynn is an admitted felon. Sorry. It ain’t happening.
I like Sarah Palin but I doubt she would help the ticket at this point—there are many better choices available.
Piss off, leftist troll (since March 2023).
You’ll dive any sewer you can find for your anti MAGA excrement.
I’m sure Trump is thoroughly vetting him ... tricks of the trade/
In D.C. not many hacks that don’t flip flop to get another rung up the ladder it’s why D.C. is like it is.
Bonus round: So does every brown nose working there not trying
to get elected but more pay.
i agree
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