Following President Biden's assertion that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is now constitutionally established, Vice President-elect JD Vance responded with a satirical post on X, suggesting Biden should also induct the late Pete Rose into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Vance's post highlighted the controversy surrounding both issues, drawing a parallel between what he views as Biden's inaccurate ERA claim and the ongoing debate about Rose's eligibility for the Hall of Fame despite his lifetime ban from baseball.
Rose, a legendary player who holds the record for most hits in MLB history, was banned in 1989 for gambling on baseball games, including those involving his own team, the Cincinnati Reds. Despite multiple appeals, Rose's reinstatement has been consistently denied, making him a central figure in discussions about the Hall of Fame's selection criteria.
Rose's ban remains a contentious topic in baseball, with strong opinions on both sides. Vance's comparison of this debate to Biden's ERA declaration suggests he believes both issues involve actions outside established rules or procedures.
Biden's statement on the ERA, citing the American Bar Association, claims the amendment has met all requirements for inclusion in the Constitution. However, the National Archives has not confirmed this, leading to criticism and challenges to Biden's assertion. This discrepancy is what Vance appears to be satirizing by linking it to the similarly contested issue of Pete Rose's Hall of Fame eligibility.
