Vance's Gesture at Ohio GOP Dinner Sparks Uproar

At a Republican dinner in Ohio, Vice President JD Vance sparked controversy by flipping his middle finger while joking about 'pink-haired' critics, prompting both laughter and criticism from attendees. Vance described the gesture as a tongue-in-cheek response to progressive antagonism, calling it a sign of being 'number one.' His remarks came alongside President Donald Trump's expletive-laden comments about the Israel-Iran conflict, marking a night of provocative rhetoric. Vance also claimed that recent U.S. military strikes had destroyed Iran's nuclear facilities, despite intelligence assessments indicating only limited damage. Online critics called Vance's gesture 'fake' and 'corny,' suggesting it was an attempt to emulate Trump's brash style. Throughout his speech, Vance emphasized Republican successes in Ohio and reiterated the Trump administration’s foreign policy and economic priorities.