United States Vice President JD Vance has officially joined the decentralized social media platform Bluesky, announcing his arrival on Wednesday and inviting his more than four million followers from X, formerly Twitter, to accompany him to the alternative network.
Taking to his X account, the Vice President shared images of his introductory post on Bluesky.
“Just set up my page on @bluesky, hope to see you guys there!” he posted on X. In his inaugural message on Bluesky, Vance remarked, “Hello Bluesky, I’ve been told this app has become the place to go for common sense political discussion and analysis. I’m thrilled to be here to engage with all of you.”
However, not long after his account went live, it was briefly suspended. U.S. news outlets reported the development, with some users on Bluesky, a space known for attracting users disillusioned with X’s perceived shift toward right-wing narratives, expressing satisfaction over what they called the “quickest block ever.”
At this time, Vance has not made any public statement regarding the brief interruption. Nonetheless, the account was swiftly reinstated and authenticated.
According to Bluesky representatives, the Vice President’s account was mistakenly flagged by their automated detection systems, which are designed to monitor impersonation attempts, particularly those targeting prominent figures like Vance.
“Vice President Vance’s account was briefly flagged by our automated systems that try to detect impersonation attempts which have targeted public figures like him in the past,” the platform stated in remarks shared with Newsweek. “The account was quickly restored and verified so people can easily confirm its authenticity.”
In April, Bluesky began issuing blue checkmarks to verified accounts, helping users confirm the identity of individuals on the app. The company emphasized its openness to Vance’s participation in the online conversations taking place on the platform.
“We welcome the Vice President to join the conversation on Bluesky,” the platform added.
As of early 2025, neither Bluesky nor X has provided recent public figures on their active user bases. Yet, data compiled by analysts and marketing firms estimate that X maintains around 600 million active users globally, while Bluesky stands at approximately 30 million users.
Since joining, Vance has accumulated more than 6,000 followers on Bluesky. He also used his new platform to commend Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s concurring opinion related to gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender youth, calling it “quite illuminating.” This statement came on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold legislation that prohibits such medical care for minors, a matter that has become a focal point in the ongoing cultural debates across the nation.
Bluesky, initially founded in 2019 by Jack Dorsey—who also co-founded Twitter and served as its CEO until its acquisition by Elon Musk in 2022—has emerged as a favored platform among progressives. Following Musk’s takeover and rebranding of Twitter to X, many disillusioned users migrated to Bluesky in search of a less toxic environment.
While X has increasingly become a hub for conservative discourse, Musk himself remains closely associated with President Donald Trump, though the ex-president tends to use his own platform, Truth Social, as his main outlet for communication.
Despite the brief glitch, Bluesky officials say they are pleased to have the Vice President actively participating in discussions on the platform and have now taken steps to ensure his identity is verified.
What You Should Know
JD Vance’s debut on Bluesky underscores the shifting dynamics of political engagement across social media platforms. Though his account faced a short-lived suspension due to automated impersonation filters, it was promptly restored and authenticated.
His presence could signal a broader ideological diversification on a platform historically dominated by left-leaning users.
