Vance's ‘Jose' Jibe BLOWS UP; Karen Bass Calls Out ‘Blatant Disrespect'
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/ Jun 21, 2025, 03:51PM IST
Vice President JD Vance triggered major backlash after referring to Senator Alex Padilla as 'Jose' during a public appearance in Los Angeles, sparking accusations of racial insensitivity. The remark, aimed at California's first Latino senator, came just days after Padilla was forcibly detained during a protest against ICE raids. LA Mayor Karen Bass blasted Vance's words as 'disrespectful' and a direct insult to the Latino community. The timing of Vance's visit, amid post-raid unrest, lifted curfews, and ongoing community outrage—only added fuel to the fire. With his comment going viral online, critics are slamming the vice president for igniting racial tensions at a volatile moment in the city.
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