Hello everyone! Today, we’re diving into a rather intriguing topic – the role of facial hair in politics. Specifically, we’re focusing on JD Vance, the Republican vice president candidate, and his noticeable facial hair.
CNN felt that this was a noteworthy topic because if Vance secures the vice presidency in the upcoming election, he’ll be the first vice president since Charles Curtis, who served under President Herbert Hoover, to have facial hair. That’s almost a century without a whiskered VP. Charles Curtis himself sported an impressive mustache during his term.
Per John Phillips of KABC Radio: Donald Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance as VP makes Vance the first Vice Presidential nominee with facial hair since Geraldine Ferraro.🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/CZgrF5F1BA
— Season of the Wolf🇺🇸🚔 #StillVotingTrump (@wolfseason1) July 15, 2024
However, this topic isn’t merely about fun facial hair trivia. Vance, the former running mate of ex-President Donald Trump, is a significant figure in contemporary politics. Trump, in a playful comparison, likened Vance’s beard to a “young Abraham Lincoln.”
Before his political ascendancy, Vance was a known media contributor. Interestingly, he was clean-shaven back then! His political career took a leap when he secured a senatorial seat for Ohio in November 2022, defeating his Democrat competitor, Tim Ryan.
Adding an interesting layer to this narrative, Vance once identified as a “never-Trump guy” in 2016, openly criticizing Trump’s policies. However, he later revised his stance, apologizing for his previous comments about Trump in 2021. This shift seemingly paid off as Trump endorsed Vance’s 2022 senatorial campaign.
Trump has not only lauded Vance for his service in the Marine Corps but also his bestselling book, “Hillbilly Elegy.” However, not all share Trump’s admiration. Since the announcement of Vance as Trump’s running mate, there has been a flurry of criticism in the media. Concerns have been raised about his intelligence and his stance on women’s issues.
CNN Dedicates Entire Segment Focusing On J.D. Vance’s Facial Hair pic.twitter.com/09Md1ZzztL
— Tampa Free Press (@tampafreepress) July 18, 2024
So, we’ve given you a brief snapshot of the political storm surrounding JD Vance and the curious matter of his facial hair. He could potentially be the first bearded VP in almost a century- because there aren’t more important matters to discuss in our nation right now. That’s all for today, folks! Until next time!