For a new vice president, JD Vance is sure making a lot of news. But he’s getting media coverage that some leaders wouldn’t be thrilled about.
It’s no surprise that he’s constantly in the news. What is surprising is that internet memes have now become another source of Vance content, with his face used for almost every funny thought that crosses the minds of Americans.
Some of the memes in question are endearing, picturing him as the “Captain America” of politics. Others depict him as a warped creation in some childhood film, mocking his looks and character.
Some political leaders might feel degraded by such humor, but not Vance. He doesn’t lecture or lash out at those who poke fun—he often joins in the laughter. He doesn’t take himself too seriously, and that is part of what makes him the viral sensation he is.
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