Archive · 10 Jun 2025
JD Vance's Deportation Comment Sparks Controversy with Fashion Blogger
A fashion blogger, Derek Guy, shared his story of coming to the US without proper paperwork when he was a baby.
Later, US Vice President JD Vance reacted to the blogger's immigration story with a joke that many interpreted as a threat to deport Guy.
Guy had previously made fun of Vance's fashion choices.
This created an online argument about immigration.
Fashion blogger Derek Guy revealed his undocumented immigration status.
Guy shared his experience entering the US from Canada as a child.
JD Vance responded with a meme that was perceived by some as advocating for deportation of Guy.
Guy has previously made fashion critiques of Vance and other officials.
The incident occurred on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
- Who
- JD Vance and fashion blogger Derek Guy.
- What
- JD Vance appeared to threaten the deportation of fashion critic Derek Guy after the latter shared his immigration story.
- When
- Recent
- Where
- United States, primarily on X (formerly Twitter).
- Why
- JD Vance responded to a fashion blogger's revelation of undocumented immigration to the US with a meme, which was perceived as a threat of deportation.
Pro-Immigration
Pro-Deportation
Deportation
Pro-Immigration
Guy's supporters would likely believe that deportation is unjust given his long residency and contributions.
Pro-Deportation
JD Vance and his supporters may believe that Guy's status as an undocumented immigrant warrants deportation.
- Derek Guy's Profession
- Fashion critic and blogger
- Derek Guy's Immigration Status
- Undocumented immigrant since childhood
- JD Vance's Title
- US Vice President
- JD Vance's Action
- Used a meme referencing Guy's immigration status
- Border Status
- The border between Canada and the United States was pretty porous (as it is today, for the most part).