Shri Thanedar
Role at the time: U.S. representative for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, writing on X.
Condemned
Responding to
The United States was becoming dirtier, poorer, less safe, and less prosperous.
“Being married to an Indian while claiming that immigrants like her make our country ‘dirtier’ is all the proof you need that the Vice President is a shameless hack who believes in nothing and just says whatever he thinks is in the best interest of his political career.”
Why we used this label
Thanedar directly denounced Vance in response to the statement, calling him a “shameless hack.” The record attributes his interpretation of Vance’s words to him.
Shri Thanedar responds to Vance’s “dirtier” statement (opens in a new tab)Post 2098429916505059561, displayed timestamp 11:14 AM · Sep 11, 2026.
Direct response to JD Vance’s September 10 convention speech.