Black Twitter Reacts to Vice Presidential Debate Between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz: A Tale of Two Americas

Last night’s vice presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz sparked intense discussions in Black group chats across the country. The debate, which highlighted the stark differences between the two candidates, left many in the Black community feeling frustrated and disappointed.

Black Twitter was ablaze with commentary during the debate, with users expressing their dissatisfaction with Walz’s approach to debating Vance. Many felt that Walz was too soft on his opponent and missed crucial opportunities to call out Vance’s lies and flip-flops.

One user, @rodimusprime, pointed out that Walz’s failure to go after Vance’s falsehoods was hurting his chances in the debate. Another user, @PrestonMitchum, highlighted the high expectations placed on Walz and the low expectations for Vance, which colored viewers’ perceptions of the debate.

When the topic of Haitian immigrants came up, Walz did push back against Vance’s racist rhetoric, but many felt that it was not enough. The moderators reiterated the immigrants’ right to be in Springfield, Ohio, leading to repeated tweets emphasizing their legal status.

Overall, the Black consensus was that Walz’s niceties played into Vance’s hands, allowing him to spread dangerous lies unchecked. Despite calls for a more aggressive approach, Walz maintained his polite demeanor throughout the debate, leaving many in the Black community feeling let down by his performance.