JD Vance Faces Backlash Over Diet Mountain Dew Joke at Rally

The Republican VP nominee's comments on voter ID laws and soda choice draw widespread criticism online

Vance joked that Democrats would label drinking Diet Mountain Dew as racist during a rally.
Social media users and political figures criticized the remark as awkward and out of touch.
Some commentators compared the moment to Jeb Bush's infamous 2016 campaign gaffe.
Vance's past serious discussions on racism contrast sharply with his recent comments.
Trump recently announced Vance as his vice presidential pick for the upcoming election.