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Allies shrug off online campaign as politically motivated ahead of 2028 race
By John Johnson withNewser.AI
Posted Jul 24, 2026 9:30 AM CDT
Vance Faces 'Never Vance' Movement Within GOP
Vice President JD Vance arrives to speak at the Wisconsin Air National Guard facility at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)
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JD Vance isn't on the 2028 ballot yet, but critics within his own party are already acting like he is. The Washington Post reports that the vice president is the target of a sustained online campaign from conservatives rallying under a "Never Vance" banner. They accuse Vance—without evidence—of freelancing Trump-era foreign policy and of making moves not supported by President Trump himself. In particular, they're going after his efforts to negotiate with Iran and also portraying him as anti-Israel. Criticism spiked after Vance's recent appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, when he described himself as a "reasonable moderate" on Israel, adding, "I represent Americans first, and that's the way that I've tried to do this job." He said his critics could "go to hell."

Vance's allies insist the pile-on is orchestrated, not grassroots, and say it hasn't dented his GOP standing, which polling shows roughly matching Trump's. "Loud Washington establishment voices form an online cacophony, but they do not remotely represent the consensus views of Republican voters," says conservative commentator and Vance backer Steve Cortes. The story notes that such intense criticism of a sitting vice president is unusual—Mike Pence might relate, but the animosity toward him happened only at the very end of Trump's first term. Read the full story, which notes that Vance's allies suggest the criticism might actually help his 2028 prospects.

I don't like Vance at all. He's too far-right for my liking. I wouldn't be surprised if that lunatic started The Heritage Foundation.

Vance is pretty traditional for a man his age.

I don't like Vance at all. He's too far-right for my liking. I wouldn't be surprised if that lunatic started The Heritage Foundation.

Rumors are currently spreading like wildfire about Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and the gay hookup app, but is there any truth to them?
Someone holding a cell phone with the Grindr app and a photo of Mike Johnson

Grindr and Mike Johnson.
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Ariel Messman-Rucker
By Ariel Messman-Rucker September 30 2025 / 6:10 PM

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has long been one of the most vocal anti-LGBTQ+ MAGA Republicans in America, but now he’s going viral for a rumor that he’s spent time on Grindr.

Over the weekend, an anonymous man took to TikTok to give the conservative politician an ultimatum: swear in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who recently won a special election, or he’ll release proof that Johnson has a secret Grindr profile.

The anonymous man, who uses the TikTok handle @razzledazzlemo, claims to have screenshots, IP data, and a selfie that will allegedly prove that the Grindr account is indeed Johnson’s and that his demands are all in an effort to get the government to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.

The source speaks with apparent confidence about his alleged evidence, but has yet to provide any actual proof. This, however, has not stopped the video from taking off like wildfire on X where "Mike Johnson Grindr" began trending. With so many rumors, comments, and the recent rise in AI political videos being frequently mistaken for real on social media, it can all become confusing quickly. Here's what we know.

What is he claiming?

The anonymous man posted a video to TikTok giving Johnson until Wednesday to swear in newly elected Arizona representative Grijalva or he “will release your Grindr profile and your IP address. I bring receipts b***h. You’re not going to sit there and actively work against LGBTQ+ rights and Democracy. It is treason.”

In the video, @razzledazzlemo speaks directly to Johnson, telling him the “choice is yours” because he’s “petty.”

Johnson getting caught up in an alleged gay sex scandal is especially concerning considering he has supported criminalizing gay sex, was an attorney for the far-right Alliance Defending Freedom, defended “gay conversion therapy” organizations like Exodus International, the Human Rights Campaign called him the “most anti-equality” speaker in U.S. History, and even Meghan McCain called him a “raging homophobe.” So-called “family values” Republicans like Johnson have frequently been caught up in gay sex scandals, and Johnson himself has also made bizarre comments about his sex life in the past, like admitting that he and his son monitor each other’s porn consumption.

And this isn’t the first time this type of rumor has been spread about Johnson. Allegations that Johnson maintains a Grindr account first picked up steam back in March when screenshots from his supposed Grindr profile were posted by a different TikTok user who claimed the MAGA supporter used the app for discreet gay hookups.

The rumor picked up more steam when Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan, co-hosts of the I’ve Had It podcast, dedicated an episode to discussing it, though ultimately, reporters found the screenshots to be fake.
Who is the anonymous man?

The anonymous source has yet to release his real name, but he goes by @razzledazzlemo on TikTok, where he usually posts political commentary videos with frequent criticisms leveled at the GOP.

He has over 40,000 followers on the social media app and is currently running a GoFundMe campaign to pay for his legal defense because he fears the government or Johnson may take legal action against him.
Why is he doing it now and what is the connection to the Epstein files?

House Democratic leadership is currently criticizing Johnson because he has been refusing to swear in Grijalva. Swearing in new members of the House is part of his job, but the reason behind his refusal is also the reason why the TikToker is threatening to release Johnson’s Grindr profile.

Once sworn in, Rep.-elect Grijalva would be the 218th signature on a discharge petition that would force a vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Grijalva has accused Johnson of drawing out her swearing in to keep the files from coming to light, saying in a TV interview last week, “Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I'm number 218.”
Did the anonymous TikToker release an update?

@razzledazzlemo

The original TikTok video is no longer on @razzledazzlemo’s account and he claims that it was removed. While the original video is no longer available, it has since gone viral and has been reposted all over X (formerly Twitter).

Yesterday, he released an updated video where he explained that he is safe and that he’s discussed his situation with a team of lawyers. He has also claimed he has backed up the information multiple times and has shared it with other people, so that he is no longer the only one in possession of the alleged proof that Johnson has been on Grindr.

He also said that his first video “was in no way a shakedown for anything.”

On September 30, he gave another update where he shared that he has now provided the alleged proof to a trusted investigative journalist. To protect himself, he also gave all of his copies of the information to other people, so that if anything happens to him, they can release all of the information to the public.

@razzledazzlemo

Keep speaking out #fypシ #foryoupagee #fyp #foryourpage

On October 1, he made another follow-up TikTok video where he elaborated and said that he no longer had the information in his possession because he sent it to a media outlet and they are "vetting this information and will report on it." @razzledazzlemo went on to say that he can't "legally post anything on here now" after getting advice from attorneys. He also admitted that he has been getting death threats and is no longer staying in his own home because people keep finding his address. "I'm nervous, I'm very frightened," he said.

@razzledazzlemo

What has Mike Johnson said?

Despite "Mike Johnson Grindr" trending on social media, the Speaker of the House has yet to comment publicly about the rumors of his alleged Grindr profile or @razzledazzlemo's threats to release the supposed proof.

All claims that Johnson has a Grindr profile or has ever used the gay hookup app are completely unsubstantiated, and until the anonymous TikTok user shows verifiable proof that such a profile exists, none of this can be confirmed.