The Wild JD Vance Rumors: Separating Fact from Fiction

Donald Trump’s choice of JD Vance as his vice-presidential pick surprised many, as Vance was relatively new to the national spotlight. A former Ohio senator and author of Hillbilly Elegy, Vance quickly became a subject of public fascination and scrutiny. Alongside his political rise, he’s been dogged by rumors and misinformation that have fueled intense media speculation. Here’s a look at some of the more widespread rumors surrounding JD Vance—and the truth behind them.

Did JD Vance Write About an Inappropriate Attraction to a Couch?

One of the more absurd rumors began with a social media post by a user named “rickrudescalves” on X (formerly Twitter), who claimed Vance had written about a questionable attraction to a couch in his memoir Hillbilly Elegy. The post took off rapidly, and within hours, many online users were repeating the claim without verifying its accuracy. In reality, Vance’s memoir contains no such content, and the user later deleted the post. However, the incident illustrates how rumors can rapidly take on a life of their own, especially when they’re outlandish or shocking.