Ohio Senator JD Vance has been deflecting questions about whether Donald Trump lost the 2020 election since becoming his running mate. During a recent rally in Pennsylvania, Vance was asked directly if Trump lost, to which he responded that there were “serious problems in 2020” but did not explicitly say Trump lost. This is a departure from his previous evasions on the topic.
Vance’s refusal to acknowledge Trump’s loss has been criticized as his weakest moment in debates. Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz called it a “damning non-answer,” and the campaign for Kamala Harris turned it into a television ad. Vance has also refused to acknowledge Biden’s win in interviews with The New York Times.
Trump, who continues to deny his loss in 2020, has warned of potential cheating in the 2024 election and urged his supporters to turn out in large numbers to prevent this. His base of supporters shares his belief that the 2020 election was decided fraudulently in favor of Joe Biden.
Vance’s stance on the election results has raised questions about his loyalty to Trump and the Republican party, as he continues to dodge the issue despite increasing pressure. The controversy surrounding his refusal to acknowledge Trump’s loss highlights the division within the party and the ongoing debate over the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
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