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JD Vance faces netizens' wrath after his 'very awkward' visit to Georgia Donut shop goes viral: ‘These morons…’

Ohio Senator JD Vance faced immense backlash after a video showing him stopping at a Georgia doughnut store went viral on social media.

Updated on: Aug 23, 2024 07:40 am IST
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Ohio Senator JD Vance faced immense backlash after a video showing him stopping at a Georgia doughnut store went viral on social media.

JD Vance, Donald Trump's running mate, on Thursday made a surprise visit at Holt's Sweet Shop in Georgia's Valdosta, which is a key battleground state that Republicans are hoping would return to the former President after voting only narrowly for Joe Biden in 2020.(X)

Vance, Donald Trump's running mate candidate in the White House, on Thursday made a surprise visit at Holt's Sweet Shop in Georgia's Valdosta, which is a key battleground state that Republicans are hoping would return to the former President after voting only narrowly for Joe Biden in 2020.

After the footage of his visit went viral on social media, he was met with a barrage of mockery, with some calling the halt “awkward.” The Trump team is still hung up on Vance's popularity among voters, which is why he is making this campaign visit.

In the 2024 presidential contest, Vance has positioned himself as a fervent social conservative. He has been a close supporter of Trump since his 2022 election. However, Democrats have fiercely retaliated against him because of his positions on matters like LGBTQ+ rights and abortion.

Introducing himself to the worker, he said, “I'm JD Vance, I'm running for vice president.”

“Okay”, she replied. Vance then started making small talk with the counter staff.

JD Vance faces netizens' furry

His visit has garnered sharp criticism from X users, with netizens mocking him for the “awkward” encounter.

“JD Vance had a very awkward visit to a donut shop in Georgia earlier. Trust us, it's worse than you even think,” wrote Meidas Touch while posting the Ohio Senator's video that has been viewed over one million times.

“I'm JD Vance...I'm running for vice president'....woman has no idea who he is and is just trying to do her job,” one X user wrote. “These morons went to the wrong donut shop to do their stupid photo op.”

“I don't think my face will ever un-cringe after watching this,” commented journalist Aaron Rupar.

“Has JD Vance ever bought donuts? He has no idea how to talk to people. And the very smart lady behind the counter, who clearly does not give AF about Vance, said she DID not want to be on camera,” another remarked.

“The hilarious thing is that they think is going to somehow overshadow the DNC's awesome week & deflate the post-convention poll bounce. Which is as laughably silly as trying to get JD Vance to order doughnuts in a non-cringe manner," one more chimed in.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti

Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.

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