U.S. Vice President JD Vance made comments during a New York Post podcast interview about wanting neighbors who speak the same language.
It is totally reasonable and acceptable for American citizens to look at their nextdoor neighbors and say, 'I want to live next to people I have something in common with' and not live next to people who 'don't speak the same language that I do'
A rumor circulated online in late October 2025, with social media users sharing the quote on various platforms, including X, Instagram, and Facebook, with some calling it a "racist dog whistle."
Author's summary: Vice President JD Vance sparks controversy with comments on neighbors and language.