Vice President Vance Condemns Left‑Wing Incitement
Vice President JD Vance, speaking from North Carolina and replying on X, publicly condemned what he called "left‑wing radicals" for inciting political violence, urging supporters to shun violent rhetoric. The remarks — including direct social‑media quotes and on‑the‑record comments during a North Carolina stop — came as Vance responded to a viral clip and in the wake of two recent U.S. attacks: a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility and the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Vice President JD Vance calls out 'left-wing radicals' for inciting political violence in social media post
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- JD Vance responded on X to a video mocking MAGA supporters and wrote: "I call upon all left‑wing radicals to stop inciting violence against innocent people."
- Vance paused a North Carolina speech for a boy requesting a selfie and reiterated earlier comments that people who denigrate law enforcement "can go straight to hell" after the Dallas ICE shooting.
- He tied the assassination of Charlie Kirk to "left‑wing political radicalization" and said conservatives should speak louder for Kirk at a recent memorial.