Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance commented on far-right activist Laura Loomer’s controversial remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris, stating that he didn’t like the comments but believed the focus should be on policy and issues. Loomer had tweeted offensive comments about Harris winning the presidential election, drawing condemnation from both Republicans and Democrats.
Vance, who is married to an Indian-American woman, brushed off questions about whether the comments offended him, stating he doesn’t get offended by everything on the internet. He also mentioned making chicken curry and suggested that discussing someone’s dietary preferences is not insulting.
Former President Donald Trump, with whom Loomer has associated, distanced himself from her conspiracy theories when asked about them. Loomer has spread conspiracy theories about various topics, including mass shootings and relationships involving celebrities.
Vance also reiterated a debunked conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, eating pets, despite pushback from local officials and the governor. The senator defended his claims by stating they were based on what his constituents were telling him.
The controversy around Loomer’s comments and Vance’s perpetuation of unfounded conspiracy theories highlight the intersection of politics, misinformation, and the dangers of spreading baseless claims.
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