JD Vance suspended from Bluesky 20 minutes after joining X rival? Here's the truth

JD Vance on Wednesday posted about joining prime X rival, Bluesky. However, he was soon suspended

Updated on: Jun 19, 2025, 04:17:41 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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JD Vance on Wednesday posted about joining prime X rival, Bluesky. However, only 20 minutes after his announcement, it appears that the application has banned or suspended the US Vice President. Bluesky is yet to issue a statement about the speculation around Vance's account disappearing.

US Vice President JD Vance's Bluesky account was suspended (AFP)

Currently, if you search for JD Vance's profile on Bluesky, you can see a message pop up, saying: “Account has been suspended.” Earlier in the day, the 40-year-old posted about joining the application.

“Just set up my page on @bluesky, hope to see you guys there!” he said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

What were JD Vance's first messages on Bluesky?

Vance first posted about joining Bluesky. “Hello Bluesky, I've been told this app has become the place to go for common sense political discussion and analysis. So I'm thrilled to be here to engage with all of you,” he wrote.

"I found Justice Thomas's concurrence on medical care for transgender youth quite illuminating. He argues that many of our so-called "experts" have used bad arguments and substandard science to push experimental therapies on our youth," he added in another message.

“I might add that many of those scientists are receiving substantial resources from big pharma to push these medicines on kids. What do you think?” the VP asked.

Reactions to JD Vance's Bluesky suspension

Reacting to Vance's suspension, one social media user wrote: "Blue sky already suspended JD Vance. His account lasted less than 15 minutes.

“JD Vance was immediately banned after joining Bluesky,” a second person tweeted.

“What is going on over at Bluesky? Insta suspended JD Vance,” a third person wrote.

What is Bluesky?

Bluesky is a social media platform, operating on the AT Protocol, that aims to give users more control over their data and experience. It's designed to be open, transparent, and customizable, with features similar to Twitter, like microblogging, but with a focus on user choice and control.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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