Critics suggested irony had taken a serious hit after Sen. J.D.Vance (R-Ohio) revealed a question that is being asked of potential running mates for presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.
On Monday’s broadcast of Fox News’ “Fox & Friends,” co-host Steve Doocy said he’d heard that some potential vice presidential candidates have “been asked to submit documents to be vetted.”
“You’re not at that level yet,” Doocy told Vance, before adding: “Or are you?”
Vance, who is rumored to be in the mix for the job, said his team had been asked “for a number of things” but stressed he thought “a number of people have been asked to submit this and that.”
“Like your taxes or something?” Doocy asked, before adding with a chuckle: “Your criminal background?”
Vance replied, “I don’t know everything they’ve been asked. Yeah, but certainly like, ‘Have you ever committed a crime?’ ‘Have you ever lied about this?’ Certainly, you have those conversations, but I think a lot of people have those conversations.”
Former Biden White House press secretary-turned-MSNBC anchor Jen Psaki was among numerous people to note on X (formerly Twitter) that Trump “could not pass his own vetting materials for Vice President.” Trump was found guilty of all 34 charges in his hush money trial and will be sentenced on July 11.
Others jokingly asked whether a running mate with a criminal record would be a positive or a negative thing for Trump.
Donald Trump could not pass his own vetting materials for Vice President. https://t.co/NQEMqm4nPq— Inside with Jen Psaki (@InsideWithPsaki) June 10,2024
Dude, what? They’re looking for people who can relate to Trump personally.— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) June 11, 2024
Does Irony even exist anymore after that.— Armand Hamouth (@AreMond2) June 10,2024
Which is the disqualifying answer – yes or no?— John Valentine (@JohnLouisville) June 11, 2024
If you say yes, you go to the top of the list.— Steven (@StevenMartens23) June 10,2024
A “Yes” answer moves you to the top of the list.— Brian Kelly (@Brpkelly) June 10,2024
It’s a requirement.— Peachy Dory EXPAND THE COURT (@sosaithi) June 10,2024
The answer to that question must be yes to continue through the process— Bob K (@dvpic64) June 10,2024
So is committing a crime, because a convicted felon, a requirement to be running mate? https://t.co/BAeNfKTltX— Timothy McBride (@mcbridetd) June 11,2024
Are those disqualifications? Or requisites?— Robert Taylor (@unrealbobtaylor) June 10 2024
