A social media post from June 2023 by JD Vance has been circulating, with some interpreting it as an endorsement of progressive slogans like “No human is illegal” and “Black Lives Matter.” Critics have shared the post as evidence of the Vice President’s past liberal leanings, particularly in light of his association with President Donald Trump.
The post in question, shared on X (formerly Twitter), reads: “In This House We Believe Black Lives Matter No Human is Illegal Prigozhin is a Liberal Reformer Love is Love.”
The circulation of this post has led to claims that Vance previously held liberal views, with some users labeling him “Woke JD Vance.” These claims suggest a shift in his stance on key issues following his alignment with Donald Trump.
Upon closer examination, while the post is indeed from JD Vance and the screenshots are authentic, the interpretation of it as a sincere endorsement of progressive ideology lacks crucial context. The wording intentionally mirrored the popular yard signs that gained traction after the 2016 election, which often stated: “In this house, we believe: Black Lives Matter. Women’s rights are human rights. No human is illegal. Science is real. Love is love.”
Vance’s inclusion of the phrase “Prigozhin is a Liberal reformer” was widely understood as sarcastic. This reference emerged shortly after Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russia’s Wagner Group, led a brief mutiny against Moscow. Prigozhin was known as a Russian oligarch and mercenary commander, not a liberal political figure. By describing him as a “liberal reformer,” Vance employed an intentionally absurd comparison, signaling that the entire post was satirical rather than a genuine political statement.
This satirical intent was further underscored by a subsequent post from Vance that read: “Everyone update their signs.”
A representative from the Vice President’s office has confirmed that the 2023 post was intended as satire. It was designed to mock liberal political messaging within the context of the news surrounding the Wagner rebellion. There is no evidence to suggest that Vance was expressing genuine support for the progressive slogans included in the parody.
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