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JD Vance came under fire after making an awkward mistake at a rally on Tuesday, where he seemed to be endorsing Democratic opponent Kamala Harris.

Published on: Aug 7, 2024, 20:45:45 IST
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JD Vance came under fire after making an awkward mistake at a rally on Tuesday, where he seemed to be endorsing Democratic opponent Kamala Harris.

JD Vance addressed the Republican supporters at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday. (AP)
JD Vance addressed the Republican supporters at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday. (AP)

When Vance was addressing the Republican supporters at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, there was a stage backdrop reading, “KAMALA CHAOS,” behind him.

Unfortunately, the Ohio Senator's attempt to disparage Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, was completely ineffective since rally attendees partially covered the backdrop, making only the moniker “KAMALA” visible.

Netizens troll JD Vance, give him a solid advice

Social media users immediately notice the mistake, mocking Vance for seemingly endorsing his opponent.

“Those people look extremely unhappy. Based on the sign, I guess they were expecting Kamala,” one X user reacted.

“So first he talked in front of ‘You’re fired’ signs,” commented another user, making reference to Trump's rally in Atlanta, Georgia. “And now he speaks in front of a sign advertising his opponent.”

Meanwhile, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) trolled Vance, stating: “Here's why you should hire union stagehands and stage designers: (They did not).”

“EPIC TROLLLLLL #UnionsForAll,” wrote one X user.

Fox News host Jessica Taylor also reacted to the viral incident. “Yeah they’re definitely projecting that. I saw JD Vance this morning in front of a huge Kamala sign where you couldn’t even read the ‘chaos’ so everything is going really well for that side of the aisle,” she stated.

Also Read: Trump says Tim Walz as Harris' running mate is ‘a shocking pick’

Several experts have been questioning if Donald Trump's running mate choice would have a negative impact on Republican's chances of winning the 2024 elections. This comes as Vance has been facing immense backlash over his resurfaced “a bunch of childless cat ladies” remarks against Democrats, including Kamala Harris.

Meanwhile, Harris named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. The duo held a joint rally at Temple University's Licouras Center in Philadelphia. Addressing the crowd, Walz took aim at Vance, stating "If he's willing to get off the couch and show up, I can't wait to debate the guy."

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    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.Read More

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