John Oliver Pinpointed A “Disqualifying” Reason He Doesn’t Want JD Vance As VP

Oliver pointed to special counsel Jack Smith’s 165-page brief describing the “ridiculous steps” Donald Trump took to avoid leaving office in 2020 before turning to the GOP nominee’s vice presidential pick.

“If he loses next month, there is every reason to believe Trump will dispute the results again, and Vance has made it clear he’s got no problem with that, and that alone should be disqualifying,” Oliver argued.

“For all the talk this week about his civility at the debate, let’s not forget deep down he’s the same colossal dipshit who spews right-wing hate with distressing ease and continues to defend the big lie that the last election was stolen.”

Oliver, earlier in the program, tossed to clips of several commentators who described the tone of the debate as “polite” and “refreshing.”

“Why do manners matter here? The debate included discussions on how to carry out mass deportations and whether women should have control over their own bodies. Etiquette is kind of besides the point,” Oliver said.

“It’s like reading a ransom note and going. This cursive is just so lovely. Look at the capital Y in ‘You have 24 hours before he dies.’ There are still some people who were raised right.”

He cited Vance spewing “bigoted bullshit” at an event hosted by far-right Christian nationalist Lance Wallnau and offering “revisionist history” on Trump toward the end of the debate.