It’s not uncommon for political figureheads to embrace the internet culture. Former President Joe Biden’s alter ego was known as “Dark Brandon,” deployed to energize voters during the 2024 election. Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign became all about coconuts, “brat summer” and good vibes.

WA Premier Roger Cook says his depiction of US Vice-President JD Vance as a "knob" was a lighthearted comment not meant to cause offence.

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've probably noticed that JD Vance memes have taken over the internet. In fact, they're pretty much all there is online at the moment. And now they're officially art after Beeple,