JD Vance’s ‘Weakest Moment’ Remark About Simone Biles Draws New Scrutiny

Simone Biles received her second gold medal in the Olympic Games in Paris on Thursday. JD Vance criticized Biles for withdrawing from the previous Olympics because of a mental health issue.Senator JD Vance of Ohio, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, is drawing renewed scrutiny over his past remarks that the American gymnast Simone Biles, who won another Olympic all-around gold medal on Thursday, showed weakness when she withdrew from the previous Games because of a mental health issue.

Mr. Vance, during an appearance on Fox News in 2021, questioned why Ms. Biles was receiving acclaim for stepping away from the competition at the Tokyo games. Democratic operatives appear eager to call…