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Conservative voices defended the ad vehemently. CJ Pearson, co-chair of the RNC Youth Advisory Council, dismissed the furor as irrational and rooted in envy. In an interview, Pearson criticized left-wing critics for selectively attacking conservative figures and issues, pointing out that critics didn’t flinch when other campaigns involving figures like Dylan Mulvaney or Leah Thomas garnered attention. He dismissed the controversy as “leftist lunacy,” implying that the outrage is politically motivated rather than genuine concern.