In one of the most notable exchanges of the vice presidential debate, Republican candidate JD Vance refused to say former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and downplayed the events of Jan. 6, 2021, when a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol. He also questioned the legitimacy of the 2024 election outcome, asserting a continued fight over perceived election issues. Vance, while criticized for his stance on democracy, remained focused on shifting the discourse towards future issues.
Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz expressed his exasperation with Vance's comments, stating that this type of denialism about the 2020 election results is 'tearing our country apart.' Walz emphasized the importance of acknowledging the truth surrounding these events for the health of democracy, which he views as endangered by misinformation and a reluctance to confront the facts of the past election.
During the debate, moderator Norah O'Donnell challenged Vance directly about his refusal to acknowledge the certified election results. She reminded him that there were no findings of widespread fraud in 2020. Vance deflected, suggesting his criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris, claiming that she poses a greater threat to democracy by promoting censorship and ignoring public concerns about election integrity.
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