‘I knew I'd get this,’ Vance said, throwing one hand up with the air of a parent allowing a troublesome child to have his say, instead of a candidate for vice president answering a reasonable question. His casual dismissal of journalists seeking accountability reflects his strategy of energizing supporters while sidestepping difficult inquiries.
Vance has turned looming questions from the press into performances, leveraging crowd dynamics to reinforce his image as a Trump-style defender. This tactic both entertains his base and minimizes challenging scrutiny from reporters.
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