"Then, on Wednesday, in an interview on The Charlie Kirk Show-which has been hosted by various MAGA stars since Kirk's death in September-Vance downplayed the texts as "edgy, offensive, jokes." "The reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys," he said, before launching into an anecdote about his own teenage years, and how most of the stupid things he's done are "not on the internet." (Um.)"
""Grow up," Vance added. "I'm sorry, focus on the real issues, don't focus on what kids say in group chats." He said: "I really don't want us to grow up in a country where a kid telling a stupid joke, telling a very offensive stupid joke, is cause to ruin their lives." Well, if that's his point, then I expect him to speak out in support of the 145 people who were fired from their jobs or disciplined because they said something disagreeable about Kirk's death."
JD Vance defended offensive group-chat messages as "edgy, offensive, jokes," arguing that young men do stupid things and many youthful misdeeds are "not on the internet." The chat participants range in age from 24 to 31, while the Young Republican Federation includes members aged 18 to 40. Critics note that some participants already hold or seek office, illustrating the future GOP's outlook. Observers demand consistency if Vance's defense stands, urging support for 145 people fired or disciplined over comments about Charlie Kirk's death and reinstatement of six foreign citizens whose visas were revoked for online reactions.
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