A story on Newsmax reporting Mike Pence telling young Americans to get their COVID-19 vaccinations set off a flurry of attacks by fans of Donald Trump after the former vice president posted the link to his Twitter account.
Speaking in Houston earlier in the week the former VP explained, "Now let me say this about the vaccine: I got the shot. My family got the shot. And I want to encourage anyone here who hasn't gotten the shot who's eligible to go get it. And if you're not sure about it, go ask your doctor and get the very best advice you can."
After posting the Newsmax story on his timeline, Pence was buried with insults from both sides of the political divide, with conservatives -- still angry with him for not stopping the certification of Joe Bidens's presidential win -- hammering him mercilessly and calling him a "traitor" -- one of the nicer names they used for him.
You can see some responses below:
I can\u2019t believe how many people have bought into this experimental inoculation.— connie clark (@connie clark) 1628280630
Mike go away\u2026 you had your chance to be relevant\u2026 you caved\u2026— President Elect, Howard Sprauge (@President Elect, Howard Sprauge) 1628279883
Why are you tweeting? You\u2019re a nobody with no voice. The only thing that follows you now is your tail. Career is over. You\u2019re a #Traitor and all of the American people know this.— Tom \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7\ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@Tom \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7\ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8) 1628306641
You\u2019re such a disappointment. You should be promoting this science. But then again, you thought the election was legit.https://youtu.be/e6CA3q0qZdU— Johnny Jeff (@Johnny Jeff) 1628280242
Mike pence is a traitor who should never be trusted. He is the definition of swamp. You look up "swamp" in the dictionary and it shows his face.— fish n floor (@fish n floor) 1628281829
Why didn't you stop the steal?— Trump lost to an Alzheimer's patient? (@Trump lost to an Alzheimer's patient?) 1628279624
We won\u2019t forgetpic.twitter.com/eqhjK73mvR— A (@A) 1628280033
fuck you ass clown.....I had a some respect for you but it is all gone at this point— Eli Halterman (@Eli Halterman) 1628280184
YOU FAILED US— 62Rebel (@62Rebel) 1628279666
And you are?— Patriot Party (@Patriot Party) 1628312342
Sell out— lisa (@lisa) 1628279718
Even if it hasn\u2019t been tested on the reproductive system?— Georgie Cherry (@Georgie Cherry) 1628337380
NO WAY BLOOD CLOTS KILLING CHILDREN— Charlotte (@Charlotte) 1628337612
kiss it Mike you didn\u2019t do the right thing when it was your turn— iceberg rose (@iceberg rose) 1628279974
Who cares what you think you are a has been.— Brad Beedle (@Brad Beedle) 1628279957
Step right up and get yourself baby proofed..miscarriages almost guaranteed..— connie clark (@connie clark) 1628279829
Simple question: why?— Jan Sveda (@Jan Sveda) 1628285911
I often wonder how someone who coerces or influences folks to get the shot would feel if they knew their influence led to a person\u2019s health being adversely affected by their influence— Charlie Kendall (@Charlie Kendall) 1628309004
