JD Vance Trolls Democrats on Bluesky, Becomes Most Blocked User in a Week

Vice President JD Vance has taken the social media world by storm, diving headfirst into Bluesky—a platform often seen as a liberal stronghold—and turning it into his personal playground for political jabs. Just one week after joining, Vance has already become the most blocked user on the platform, with nearly 150,000 accounts giving him the virtual cold shoulder. But if you think that’s slowing him down, think again.

Vance kicked off his Bluesky journey on June 18 with a post dripping with irony, claiming he was there for 'common sense political discussion.' He quickly followed up by sharing a quote from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, praising Thomas’s critique of what Vance called 'substandard science' behind transgender youth therapies. He didn’t shy away from stirring the pot, suggesting that Big Pharma’s influence might be at play. It’s the kind of opener that guarantees a reaction—and boy, did he get one.

Bluesky, for the uninitiated, became a refuge for many Democrats and liberal voters after President Donald Trump’s victory in November 2024, as they sought alternatives to X, now under the influence of Trump ally Elon Musk. So, when Vance waltzed in, it was like a bull charging into a china shop. His account was even briefly suspended due to suspicions of impersonation, though Bluesky reinstated it within 20 minutes and slapped on a verified badge for good measure.

Since then, Vance has been relentless. From mocking the Democratic Party’s shift further left after democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City’s mayoral primaries—tagging Mamdani with a cheeky 'Congratulations to the new leader of the Democratic Party'—to taking swipes at California Senator Alex Padilla by deliberately misnaming him 'Jose' during a press conference, Vance is playing hardball. The latter quip drew sharp criticism from Padilla and California Governor Gavin Newsom, who accused Vance of disrespect over the name mix-up tied to immigration raid protests in Los Angeles.

Perhaps most eyebrow-raising was Vance’s post about Trump’s stance on Iran’s nuclear program, with a casual 'no way Jose'—a phrase that feels like a deliberate jab after the Padilla controversy. Add to that his commentary on U.S. foreign policy post-ceasefire between Iran and Israel, where he outlined a doctrine of clear American interests and overwhelming force, and it’s clear Vance is using Bluesky not just to troll, but to signal broader policy shifts.

With only nine posts on Bluesky so far, Vance has managed to rile up an entire platform while mirroring his more active presence on X. Whether it’s a calculated strategy or just Vance being Vance, one thing is certain: he’s not here to make friends. He’s here to make waves.