JD Vance Falsely Calls LGBTQ+ Group Devil Worshipers

Vice President JD Vance attacked an LGBTQ+ charity group during a campaign speech in Kansas. He made false and harmful claims about the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. He called them devil worshipers. This is not true.

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a well-known charity organization. The group was founded in 1979 in San Francisco. They raise money for LGBTQ+ communities and other people in need. They are known for wearing colorful nun costumes. This is part of their identity and street theater tradition.

Vance also got the name of the group wrong during his speech. Critics say this shows he did not research the group properly. Many LGBTQ+ advocates were quick to respond to his comments. They called his statements dangerous and misleading.

This is not the first time the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have faced political attacks. In 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers first canceled and then re-invited the group to a Pride celebration. This caused a major public debate. Conservative politicians criticized the group strongly at that time too.

Experts say that calling LGBTQ+ people or their allies "satanic" is a well-known harmful tactic. It is sometimes called "satanic panic." This tactic has been used for decades to spread fear about LGBTQ+ people. Researchers say it increases discrimination and can lead to real-world violence.

LGBTQ+ organizations have condemned Vance's remarks. They say politicians should not spread false information about charity groups. The Human Rights Campaign called the comments "irresponsible and dangerous."

Vance has a long history of making anti-LGBTQ+ statements. As a senator and now as Vice President, he has supported policies that limit LGBTQ+ rights. His Kansas speech was part of a broader political campaign.

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have not yet made an official public statement about Vance's remarks. However, supporters of the group quickly responded on social media. They shared information about the group's charitable work to counter the false claims.

Many journalists and fact-checkers have confirmed that Vance's description of the group is completely false.