Vance denies reality of Trump losing the 2020 election

During the vice presidential debate, Republican nominee JD Vance refused to acknowledge that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and downplayed the seriousness of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He also declined to commit to challenging the results of this year’s election. Democratic candidate Gov. Tim Walz criticized Vance for his non-answer regarding Trump’s loss and emphasized the importance of being honest about the events of Jan. 6. Vance defended Trump’s false election claims and criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for wanting to censor misinformation, claiming it was a bigger threat to democracy. The candidates disagreed on the severity of the Capitol attack, with Walz highlighting the threat it posed to democracy and Vance focusing on the need to discuss election concerns peacefully. The attack resulted in numerous arrests and convictions, with some individuals receiving prison sentences. Walz stressed the importance of upholding democracy and criticized Trump for continuing to deny his election loss. The debate highlighted the deep divide between the candidates on issues related to the election, democracy, and the events of Jan. 6.

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