Podcaster Labels U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance 'Secretly Gay' in Controversial Rant

Podcaster Jennifer Welch, a former Bravo star, alongside Tommy Vietor of Pod Save America, launched a scathing critique of Vice President J.D. Vance on the "I've Had It" podcast, labeling him a "failed drag queen" and suggesting he is secretly gay. Welch claimed Vance wanted to be a drag queen but lacked the flair, and accused him of attending a "gay boot camp" in Silicon Valley, portraying him as a "sociopathic queer-eyed freakshow." She further theorized that many figures within the MAGA movement are closeted and use Christian nationalist policies to mask their sexuality, noting a pattern of repression and contradiction among these individuals. Vietor agreed, highlighting the cruelty repressed individuals inflict on themselves and others. Welch's comments sparked major controversy, especially given Vance's known anti-LGBTQ+ stances and the viral nature of alleged photos showing him in drag during college. The conversation reflects ongoing cultural and political tensions surrounding identity, politics, and authenticity within the current administration's inner circle.