MAGA supporters spoke out in defense of Vice President JD Vance after he used Minnesota's old flag at a press conference despite criticisms that it is racist.
Writing on BlueSky, Ana Marie Cox noted that Vance's podium was "flanked by steroidal SUVs declaring 'Protect the Homeland' and the *old* Minnesota flag."
"Reclaiming the old racist flag has become a pathetic cause for the most loser dead-enders out there, so of course Vance plays along," Keith Harris observed.
Many MAGA fans — like Mike Lindell — have called Minnesota's new banner an "Islamic flag."
"At JD Vance's press conference, the TRADITIONAL Minnesota flag is being displayed rather than Tim Walz's new Somalian state flag," right-wing influencer Cam Higby wrote.
"Restore the flag! Minnesotans must reclaim Minnesota!" another influencer asserted.
Reclaiming the old racist flag has become a pathetic cause for the most loser dead-enders out there so of course Vance plays along.
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— Keith Harris (@usefulnoise.bsky.social) January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM