JD Vance Advisor Exposed for Drug Posts

Aaron Kofsky, a financial policy advisor for Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, has been exposed for extensive online postings under the Reddit handle 'PsychoticMammal', where he openly discusses his drug use, including cocaine and kratom, and provides advice on smuggling drugs through airport security. Investigations by WIRED linked Kofsky to the account through personal data, matching his professional history and social media profiles. His posts date back over 11 years and include derogatory comments about Vance, whom he referred to as a 'Trump boot licker'. In a statement, Kofsky admitted to the account's authorship and described his struggles with addiction, attributing them to attempts to manage his epilepsy. Kofsky has been instrumental in shaping Vance's financial policies, particularly regarding cryptocurrency regulation, raising questions about his influence in light of his controversial online behavior. The revelations have sparked criticism given Vance's hardline stance against drugs.