On Monday, Vice President JD Vance seemed to endorse the idea that a menswear expert who previously criticized his outfit should be deported.
In March, popular fashion writer Derek Guy, who is known as the “menswear guy” on X, commented on a photo of Vance sitting in the Oval Office, where his pants appeared to ride up, exposing his socks. Guy wrote, “JD Vance’s pants are too slim, hence why they ride up on him like this.”
Fast forward to June 8, when Canada-born Guy slammed the Trump administration’s immigration policy. He also expressed uncertainty about his own immigration status, admitting that he might have come to the United States illegally.
Guy explained that his family escaped Vietnam after the Tet Offensive and landed in Canada. His father was later offered a better job opportunity in the US and accepted it. “He ended up staying in the US longer than he was supposed to — not knowing immigration laws — and asked my mom to come be with him. Of course, she went and carried me over the border while I was still a baby. I’m still unsure whether we technically broke an immigration law.”
Ultimately, Guy confirmed that he came to the States without legal documentation, but pointed out, “My identity and roots are very much based in this country, no different from anyone else.”
He ended his post, “Ultimately, I hope me sharing this story helps push back against the idea that all undocumented immigrants are MS-13 members. I know many people in my position and they are all like your neighbors.”
Guy’s post was met with mixed responses. While some users thanked him for sharing his story, others argued that he should be deported.
One user, seemingly aware of Guy’s critique of Vance’s pants, tweeted: “JD Vance, I know you’re reading this, and you have the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever,” suggesting that Vance could take revenge.
The post did not directly tag Vance, and given how many times Vance’s name is used on the platform, it’s surprising that Vance not only saw the post, but acknowledged it.
Less than an hour and fifteen minutes later, the VP responded with a meme of Jack Nicholson from the 2003 film “Anger Management,” intensely nodding in agreement.
Vance’s response ignited further discussion. “Official government accounts should not engage in trolling,” wrote one user. Another said: “This is a psychotic thing for the VP to post when its about targeting someone’s immigration status specifically because they have different political beliefs. We live under fascists and tyrants.”
A third said: “Is this what the vice president of the country does when he’s supposed to be working? F—— loser lol.”
However, others praised Vance’s response, with comments like “Goat” and “Patriot.” One user added: “The American People stand with you, Mr. Vice President!”
In response to Vance, Guy shared two photos of the VP in what appeared to be tight, constricting clothing, writing, “I think I can outrun you in these clothes.” Vance did not respond to this post.
Guy has previously written about men’s fashion for outlets such as The New York Times, The Financial Times, Politico, Esquire, and Mr. Porter. He is currently an editor at the blog Put This On and runs the fan account “Ralph Lauren Pics That Go Hard” on X.