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Democrat makes heartbreaking plea after chilling threat erupts at GOP convention
Confirmed
In Short: Vice President JD Vance made a heartfelt plea during the Republican National Convention, addressing a foreign-flag-waving protester who interrupted his speech.
Vice President JD Vance made a heartfelt plea during the Republican National Convention, addressing a foreign-flag-waving protester who interrupted his speech. According to reports, he offered to buy the protester a plane ticket to Mexico, a moment that solidified his position as the presumptive 2028 presidential candidate. Republicans at the convention, however, were more focused on moving past the old guard, signaling readiness to embrace new leadership. The incident, though not captured on the official television feed, was described by Vance for viewers at home.
The incident, though not captured on the official television feed, was described by Vance for viewers at home. He blasted the heckler, emphasizing the need to not give the country over to 'crazy people.' Vance and former President Trump both spoke Thursday night to close out the first-ever midterm convention for the Republican Party, with Vance repeating themes of Democratic extremism.
Republicans at the convention, however, were more focused on moving past the old guard, signaling readiness to embrace new leadership. Part rally, part fundraising opportunity, the midterm convention did not include any official party business, such as choosing nominees or approving a platform. The event was described as a first-of-its-kind party convention eight weeks before the midterm elections.
What's confirmed
- The incident wasn’t captured by the convention’s official television feed, but Vance described it for viewers at home.
- Vice President JD Vance blasted a heckler waving foreign flags and yelling at him from the GOP convention floor during his primetime keynote address Thursday night.
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- "Don't give the country over to a bunch of crazy people because you happen to disagree with us on a policy issue here or there," Vance said in his remarks at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
- "Please pretend that I'm running," Trump said.
- Vance repeated several of the themes heard from speakers over the last two days, describing Democrats as extreme.