GOP senator tries and fails to defend racist theory about pet-eaters

JD Vance dismissed Taylor Swift as "a billionaire celebrity who is fundamentally disconnected" from Americans' interests. Did he think this through?

Thursday, September 12, 2024 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS JD Vance responds to Taylor Swift, flunks test of self-awareness JD Vance responds to Taylor Swift, flunks test of self-awareness JD Vance dismissed Taylor Swift as "a billionaire celebrity who is fundamentally disconnected" from Americans' interests. Did he think this through? MORE Both parties target Trump for palling around with Laura Loomer It's not just Democrats who are concerned about Donald Trump's close associations with right-wing activist and radical conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer. MORE Both parties target Trump for palling around with Laura Loomer It's not just Democrats who are concerned about Donald Trump's close associations with right-wing activist and radical conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer. MORE GOP senator tries and fails to defend racist theory about pet-eaters In 2016, after peddling baseless claims, Trump said, "All I know is what's on the internet." In 2024, the phrase now summarizes much of the GOP's worldview. MORE GOP senator tries and fails to defend racist theory about pet-eaters In 2016, after peddling baseless claims, Trump said, "All I know is what's on the internet." In 2024, the phrase now summarizes much of the GOP's worldview. MORE The most critical trial this election season doesn't involve Trump As crazy as it sounds, the outcome of the presidential race could hinge on this lawsuit against the Georgia State Election Board. MORE The most critical trial this election season doesn't involve Trump As crazy as it sounds, the outcome of the presidential race could hinge on this lawsuit against the Georgia State Election Board. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump's debate defeat threatens down-ballot Republicans as Harris pursues persuadables  Why Trump's comments about ABC's broadcast license matter While losing the debate, Trump also lost Republican control of the 'family values' narrative Speaker Mike Johnson adds to his list of avoidable embarrassments   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER