JD Vance mocked over 'baby-sized pants' and 'Goodwill tailoring' at Trump's Congress speech - Irish Star

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JD Vance sent the internet into meltdown with his outfit choice at Donald Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday, with him bringing back his too-short pants that one X user called baby-sized and made by a "Goodwill" tailor.

"People might (might) listen if you got a pair of big-boy-vance pants," @sqareheaddoug wrote. "A pair that at least break on the foot arch and go mid-heel, not mid-calf, just who the hell dresses you? Our local Goodwill has a better tailor on staff than whoever throwing clothes on you!"

Donald Trump outlined his plans for the coming weeks and months to Congress and the American public during the address.

This follows a tumultuous start to his term, marked by a dismantling of the federal government, strained relations with allies, and an escalating trade war adding to economic uncertainty.

His joint address to Congress signified another milestone in Trump's takeover of Washington, where the Republican-controlled House and Senate have done little to curb the president as he and his allies strive to reduce the size of the federal government and redefine America's global position.

With a firm hold over his party, Trump has been empowered to take far-reaching actions after surviving impeachments in his first term and criminal prosecutions between his two administrations.

The White House announced that Trump's theme would be the "renewal of the American dream," and he was expected to highlight his achievements and urge Congress to allocate more funds for his aggressive immigration crackdown.

"It's an opportunity for President Trump, as only he can, to lay out the last month of record-setting, record-breaking, unprecedented achievements and accomplishments," said senior adviser Stephen Miller.

Trump addressed the nation at a pivotal moment in his presidency. Voters who backed him for a second term, banking on his promise to tackle inflation, are instead grappling with economic turmoil.

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The S&P 500's gains since Election Day have evaporated, and consumer sentiment surveys indicate that the public perceives inflation as escalating.

For a president who believes corporate investment announcements can lift economic outlooks, this speech has become a crucial test of his ability to restore faith in his economic leadership.

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