JD Vance causes out.age
US Vice President JD Vance faced fierce backlash from football fans after making a divisive deportation joke during a 2026 World Cup press conference. Alongside President Donald Trump, Vance quipped that while attendees from nearly 100 countries would be welcomed, they must depart after the event or “talk to Secretary [Kristi] Noem.” The remark, seen as tone-deaf amid ongoing immigration debates, drew swift condemnation on social media. Critics slammed the comment as offensive, especially given the sensitive nature of deportation policies under the current administration.
The controversy adds to existing scrutiny over FIFA’s choice to host the World Cup in the US, where human rights groups have raised concerns about Trump’s policies. Trump also drew attention for seeming unaware of Russia’s international sports ban. Many online demanded the tournament be relocated, fearing it could deter tourists and harm the event’s economic potential. Vance’s joke was widely deemed inappropriate, particularly as the US hopes to reap substantial financial gains from hosting the global event.
