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Vance Defends Aide Amid Racism Controversy, Calls Critics 'Scumbags'

11/17/2025

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Vice President JD Vance defended his aide Buckley Carlson against attacks by Sloan Rachmuth, who linked the Carlson family to racism and antisemitism.
Vance expressed outrage on X, labeling critics as 'scumbags' and saying their claims are lies, while questioning Rachmuth's integrity.
The dispute arises from Tucker Carlson's interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes, which has unsettled the MAGA movement, and Vance has yet to address its implications.

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Vice President JD Vance defended his aide Buckley Carlson against attacks by Sloan Rachmuth, who linked the Carlson family to racism and antisemitism.
Vance expressed outrage on X, labeling critics as 'scumbags' and saying their claims are lies, while questioning Rachmuth's integrity.
The dispute arises from Tucker Carlson's interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes, which has unsettled the MAGA movement, and Vance has yet to address its implications.