JD Vance deflects housing affordability question with joke about senator's body

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What did JD Vance say about housing affordability?

JD Vance responded to a voter's question about housing affordability by referencing comments Donald Trump made about Senator Jon Husted's body. Vance stated that he had only been asked one question about "John Husted's ass" during the event, attributing that question to the host, Jesse Watters.

What was the voter's question about affordability?

A voter named Kate White asked JD Vance how the right expected young people to start families when the average home price in America is over $415,000. She highlighted that the cost of owning a home and raising a family feels out of reach for her generation.

How was Vance's response received?

Vance's response was widely shared online, with a clip receiving over 6.9 million views on X. Critics condemned his deflection of the affordability issue, with some calling his remarks "disgusting" and indicative of poor political judgment.