JD Vance slammed after making ‘disgraceful’ gesture in front of audience on live TV

Vice President JD Vance has come under fire for making an offensive hand gesture during a televised speech. The incident followed President Donald Trump’s own controversial remarks to reporters about the conflict in the Middle East on June 24.

Speaking at a Republican dinner in Ohio, Vance mocked political critics in Washington, D.C., saying people there often throw up a certain gesture—before raising his middle finger and jokingly calling it a sign of being “No.1.”

The moment quickly drew backlash online. One user on social media commented, “Remember when our leaders had manners?” while another called both Trump and Vance “a disgrace to America.”

Some viewers were shocked the middle finger was displayed on live television, noting the growing crudeness in public behavior by top officials. Others remarked on the boldness of both Trump and Vance during the day’s events.

Earlier that day, President Trump gave a fiery response to questions about the Iran-Israel ceasefire, criticizing both nations. He accused Israel of bombing Iran just after an agreement was reached and expressed disappointment in their actions.

Trump added that he wasn’t pleased with either side and said, “They don’t know what the f\*\*k they are doing,” shocking reporters with the explicit remark.

Later, Trump posted on Truth Social claiming that Israel had agreed not to attack Iran further and that the ceasefire was still in place, ending his message with, “Thank you for your attention to this matter.”