In the midst of the Republican National Convention, vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance is making headlines not just for his policy proposals and soundbites, but also for leaving his Venmo feed public, showing his connections to tech executives, fellow Ivy League-educated lawyers, and the institution behind the controversial Project 2025.
The Ohio Republican's public Venmo feed—the app, like its competitor Zelle, is a popular tool for peer-to-peer payments—shows there is a disconnect between Vance's anti-elite rhetoric and his actual network, according to Wired, which first reported the story. Politics aside, it's a good reminder to double check your privacy settings on the apps you use; otherwise, your financial life could also be laid bare to friends, family members, or even scammers.
