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JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention

The Guardian UK · 11 September 2026 at 04:52

JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention

Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audience JD Vance made a clear pitch that he should be the heir to Donald Trump on Thursday night, closing out the Republicans ’ midterm convention with a blistering speech that featured exaggerated claims of success, criticism of Democrats as “lunatics” and an aggressive dismissal of a protester waving a Mexican flag.

Speaking in Dallas, the vice-president showed he could channel the basest instincts of his boss, filling his remarks with dog whistles and echoing Trump’s false claims that Democrats “cheered” the 7 October massacre of Israelis.

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JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention

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