whataboutism - discrediting a criticism by accusing hypocrisy, in order to shift the focus away from oneself and onto others.
: Youngkin shifts the focus from him being anti-vax to McAuliffe being anti-vax (by virtue of him appointing someone who's anti-vax).

whataboutism - discrediting a criticism by accusing hypocrisy, in order to shift the focus away from oneself and onto others.
: Youngkin shifts the focus from his involvement with the Carlyle Group to McAuliffe's involvement with the Carlyle Group.