00:00Vice President J.D. Vance is facing widespread criticism after making a social media post.
00:05That compared Senator Tammy Duckworth, a decorated Iraq war veteran who lost both legs and part of her.
00:10To the fictional character, Forrest Gump.
00:15Duckworth, who received a Purple Heart for her military service, has served in the U.S. Senate, representing Illinois.
00:20The comparison occurred amid a heated Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing in which Secretary of State
00:25Marco Rubio and Duckworth sparred over questions related to U.S. policy toward Venezuela.
00:30Vance posted on X during the hearing, writing that watching Duckworth interrupt Rubio was...
00:35Like watching Forrest Gump argue with Isaac Newton, and praised Rubio's performance in the exchange.
00:40His follow-up post thanked Rubio for knowing his facts and having the patience of Job.
00:45The comparison drew immediate backlash on social media and from public figures who highlighted Duckworth's
00:50military sacrifices and years of continued service after her injury.
00:54Critics responded...
00:55And with sharp condemnation, including public figures and lawmakers who characterized Vance's remarks as...
01:00disrespectful to a combat veteran democratic california representative john garamani
01:05called the tweet classless and disgraceful while illinois democratic governor
01:10jb pritzker dismissed the comment as inappropriate saying it reflected poorly
01:15on vance's conduct other commentators also weighed in defending duckworth's
01:20military record and service to the country senator duckworth responded to the situation by referencing
01:25president donald trump's own history with military service deferments during the vietnam war era
01:30a topic she raised while defending her position on the senate floor her remarks pointed to
01:35broader discussions about service leadership and accountability in political discourse
01:40vance a marine corps veteran who served four years and later attended yale law school using
01:45the gi bill has not issued a public apology or retraction as of the latest
01:50reports the controversy comes as the vice president continues to play an active role in the
01:55the trump administration's policy priorities including u.s foreign policy and
02:00immigration enforcement the episode has generated renewed debate about civility and political
02:05communication and respect for military service across partisan lines share your thoughts in the comments and
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