J.D. Vance vows to deport Derek Guy for mocking his fashion; here's what we know
US Vice President JD Vance has sparked controversy by implying the deportation of Derek Guy, a well-known fashion commentator who operates the X account "Menswear Guy," following Guy's past critiques of Vance's fashion choices. Guy, who immigrated illegally from Canada as a child, recently shared his immigration story, prompting Vance's response. The exchange has drawn attention to broader immigration debates, with Guy advocating against mass deportation policies.
Immigration background of Derek Guy
Derek Guy detailed his family's journey to the US in a series of X posts. He explained that his family fled Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, eventually settling in Canada. His father worked as a janitor and his mother as a secretary. When his father's job ended, he moved to the US for work with his sister, staying longer than permitted due to unfamiliarity with immigration laws. Guy's mother followed, carrying him across the Canadian border as a baby. Guy noted, 'I'm still unsure whether we technically broke an immigration law. The border between Canada and the United States was pretty porous.' Lacking legal documentation, Guy identifies as an undocumented immigrant but emphasizes his deep ties to the US, having lived there since infancy.
Support for immigration protests
Guy has publicly supported protests in Los Angeles against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, particularly ICE sweeps. He described these actions as 'inhumane' and praised protesters for their non-violent resistance. He argued that deporting millions of undocumented immigrants, like himself, is impractical, stating, 'It's unreasonable to expect that the government will deport some 10-20 million people. Even deporting 1 million will cause an insane amount of chaos, not to mention an incredible amount of wasteful government spending.' Guy shared his story to challenge stereotypes, noting, 'The purpose of sharing my story was to help push back against the idea that all undocumented immigrants are MS-13 members.'
Vance's response and guy's retort
The controversy escalated when Vance responded to Guy's immigration posts with a meme on X, suggesting deportation as 'the funniest thing ever.' The comment appeared to reference Guy's earlier lighthearted critiques of Vance's clothing style. In response, Guy posted, 'I think I can outrun you in these clothes,' maintaining a defiant tone. The exchange highlights tensions between personal criticism and political rhetoric, with Vance's deportation remark drawing scrutiny for targeting an individual over past jests.
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