An image of JD Vance allegedly dressed as a woman and wearing a blonde wig was posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday. The unconfirmed image quickly picked up steam and began trending under the hashtag #SofaLoren, a reference to the iconic Italian actress Sophia Loren and false claims that the Republican senator had sex with a couch.

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Many commenters online connected Vanceā€™s alleged history of cross-dressing with his legislative historyā€”which has long been a point ofĀ concernĀ for LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.

The Ohio senator introduced the ā€œProtect Childrenā€™s Innocence Act,ā€ whichĀ aims to criminalizeĀ medical institutions that provide gender-affirming care to minors.

The Republican vice presidential pick also supports measures to limit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity, and labeled critics of so-called ā€œdonā€™t say gayā€ legislationĀ ā€œgroomers.ā€

  • Passerby6497@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    This isnā€™t making fun of individuals who identify as trans or appreciate drag/drag culture.

    This is specifically making fun of an idiot conservative who is the embodiment of what his party hates. Just like I wouldnā€™t make fun of someone for being gay, Iā€™m still going to make fun of a politician who enjoys trying to have sex with random men in airport bathrooms.