An anti-LGBTQ+ writer for the right-wing media outlet The Daily Caller claims that gay men “fell in love” with Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) during his appearance at Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, largely because of Vance’s supposedly good looks.

In an editorial entitled, “Vance’s Baby Blues May Have Just Flipped The Left’s Most Loyal Demo,” writer Gage Klipper stated, “Gay Twitter absolutely lost their minds for Vance last night…. In the words of Gay America, he came out looking snatched.” As proof, Klipper mostly linked to posts on X made by self-described gay MAGA Republicans, including right-wing provocateur Andy Ngo.

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He also quoted a tweet that referred to fake poll numbers claiming gay men were switching parties: “BREAKING NEWS: Reuters post-debate polling shows an unexplained, 55 point drop in support for Harris Walz among gay men, ages 18 to 65.”

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“But really, who can blame them?” Klipper wrote. “Vance has come a long way from his days as a chubby Ohio teen. He’s dropped significant weight recently and is likely working out if his chiseled jawline is anything to go by. His eyes are the color of Mykonos blue, and the new salt-and-pepper beard only makes him look more distinguished.”