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Vance's Trump Dress-Code Joke at Plant Sparks Ridicule

5/19/2026

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Vice President JD Vance joked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s dress-code at a Kansas City manufacturing plant, sparking ridicule on social media.
Vice President JD Vance noted that U.S. President Donald Trump gave cabinet members $145 Florsheim shoes to wear in his presence and questioned Vance’s socks during a press conference.
Online users on X and Bluesky called the joke tone-deaf and likened the administration’s atmosphere to a hostage situation.

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Vice President JD Vance joked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s dress-code at a Kansas City manufacturing plant, sparking ridicule on social media.
Vice President JD Vance noted that U.S. President Donald Trump gave cabinet members $145 Florsheim shoes to wear in his presence and questioned Vance’s socks during a press conference.
Online users on X and Bluesky called the joke tone-deaf and likened the administration’s atmosphere to a hostage situation.