• Senator JD Vance used a viral clip of Caite Upton’s 2007 Miss Teen USA pageant mistake to mock Kamala Harris, sparking backlash.
  • Upton criticized Vance’s actions on social media, calling for an end to online bullying, and expressed that the viral clip had previously led to depression and suicidal thoughts.
  • Vance stated he was unaware of Upton’s past mental health struggles and refused to apologize, dismissing the incident as a joke.
  • johannesvanderwhales@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    The attack just reeks of “look a woman did a thing, they’re all the same, right?” The misogynistic attacks tended to land more with the public when they were directed towards Hillary, a figure who was viewed unfavorably by a lot of people. But with kamala it feels like “well she’s a woman” is their only attack. I don’t know how the election will turn out but trump’s campaign seems desperate right now.