JD Vance celebrates Halloween in Harry Potter costume

Vice President JD Vance shared a video on social media celebrating Halloween, dressed as the Harry Potter character Albus Dumbledore. The costume included a long silver wig, a pointed hat, and a gray robe. In the clip, Vance held his youngest son, Alec, who was dressed as the house elf Dobby.

The family's themed celebration included his wife, Usha Vance, wearing a witch hat, while their other children wore costumes such as Harry Potter, a spider, and a dragon. The post drew mixed reactions online, with some users praising the family moment while others mocked the costume choice.

The social media attention revived discussions regarding photos from 2012 that allegedly showed Vance in drag during his time at Yale Law School. Critics have used the resurfaced imagery to highlight perceived contrasts between his past actions and his current conservative political stances on LGBTQ+ issues.