Derek Guy with his 1.3 Million followers on X.Com has made some extremely controversial statements involving the VP JD Vance’s fashion choices. A statement that has the capacity to land him on the deportation list if things don’t go in his way.
Guy, in a viral online moment, created a volatile intersection of politics, immigration, and internet culture when he publicly shared that he has lived in the US as an undocumented immigrant since childhood.
Derek Guy is not just a guy on the internet. He commands the fashion space as “Menswear Guy” with his millions of followers who listen to him. His voice is loud enough for it to land on Vice President JD Vance’s ears, who is now endorsing the idea of deporting him.
This all began when Derek Guy posted a heartfelt message describing his experience growing up in the US without legal documentation. In his post, he explained how he came to America as a baby with his parents when none of them had proper documents. And then, he eventually became an undocumented immigrant.
Guy told his followers that his family fled Vietnam after the Tet Offensive and initially settled in Canada. His father then found work in the US, and Guy and his mother followed him. They moved to the country without proper immigration status.
I debated whether to share my story on here, but I guess I will.
I think there’s an idea out there that millions of violent criminals are pouring across the border, carrying machetes and drugs, looking to harm Americans. Certainly, while some people fall into that category, the…
— derek guy (@dieworkwear) June 8, 2025
The original intention of this post was to counter the rhetoric often used against undocumented immigrants. Guy wanted people to see immigrants for who they were. Not everyone was a gang member. He wanted everyone to think of them as their neighbors, people just like me.
The post came amid intense immigration enforcement efforts. The Donald Trump administration has deployed thousands of National Guardsmen and Marines to Southern California, where the protests have gained intensity against ICE raids.
While Derek Guy made the post to make people understand humanity, users on X.com tagged JD Vance and encouraged him to “do the funniest thing ever.” The implication was clear: they wanted JD Vance to deport the menswear commentator.
JD Vance I know you’re reading this and you have the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever https://t.co/xqWP0781p7
— Daniel (@growing_daniel) June 9, 2025
The irony of the situation is completely lost on them.
However, things took a turn when Vance replied with a GIF of Jack Nicholson from Anger Management, nodding menacingly and saying, “Yes”. This move was interpreted by many as signaling agreement with the deportation suggestion.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) June 9, 2025
The meme response was widely condemned. It represented a disturbing abuse of power on behalf of Vice President Vance. He seemingly endorsed the use of federal enforcement against a private citizen for sharing a personal story.
This was also seen as an act of personal vengeance, as Guy had been critical of Vance’s appearance in the past. Guy has been publicly critical of Vance’s clothing choices in the past, once mocking his ill-fitting pants, poorly tailored jackets, and flamboyant tie.
vance’s sleeves are too slim, causing them to catch on his shirt and ride up. common problem any time something is too slim—might look good when you’re standing still at the fitting, but it will bunch and catch as soon as you move. pic.twitter.com/WJ9uQmFiLI
— derek guy (@dieworkwear) January 19, 2025
This interaction has sparked a wide debate about the weaponization of immigration policy. This also has blurred boundaries between political theater and real consequences. Vance supporters are like bullies in high school who would threaten the vulnerable and then call it a joke. However, what it is, is a chilling warning.
Guy’s post has resonated with many Americans. There are many who identify with his story of growing up in the US yet living in legal limbo. His story has given a human face to an otherwise very sterile and artificial aspect of immigrants and deportation.
