Caite Upton wrote on social media that “online bullying needs to stop,” after JD Vance posted a clip of her mangled answer from the 2007 Miss Teen USA pageant to mock Kamala Harris.
  • Senator JD Vance used a viral clip of Caite Upton’s 2007 Miss Teen USA pageant mistake to mock Kamala Harris, sparking backlash.
  • Upton criticized Vance’s actions on social media, calling for an end to online bullying, and expressed that the viral clip had previously led to depression and suicidal thoughts.
  • Vance stated he was unaware of Upton’s past mental health struggles and refused to apologize, dismissing the incident as a joke.
  • @fine_sandy_bottom
    36•3 months ago

    The republicans have a penchant for the “mental health” backhanded compassion.

    The implication in this comment is that Uptons feelings are to be disregarded because she has poor mental health.

    A few days ago it was the cemetery employee having a mental health episode who asked them to stop filming.