Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance recently made headlines for his strong dismissal of former White House chief of staff John Kelly's claims against former President Trump. Vance labeled Kelly as a 'disgruntled ex-employee' with an 'ax to grind' and accused him of spreading falsehoods out of resentment for being fired by Trump.
Vance emphasized that multiple eyewitnesses present during the alleged incidents contradicted Kelly's statements, including individuals who were reportedly in the room when the events occurred. He also referenced statements from Mike Pence's chief of staff discrediting Kelly's accounts.
Expressing skepticism towards Kelly's motivations, Vance suggested that Kelly may have coordinated with someone from Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign before coming forward with his allegations. Vance criticized Harris for focusing on Kelly's claims rather than addressing pressing issues affecting Americans, such as rising grocery prices in Michigan.
During a public event in Waterford, Michigan, Vance voiced his frustration with the attention given to past grievances instead of future plans and policies. He urged Harris to shift the narrative towards constructive discussions about the country's direction.
In response to Kelly's recent characterization of Trump as fitting 'into the general definition of fascist' and referencing loyalty to Nazi generals, Harris echoed these sentiments during a town hall, labeling Trump as a fascist.
Notably, a local reporter faced backlash from the audience when questioning Vance about Kelly's claims, with the crowd reacting negatively to the inquiry. Vance's initial response to the boos was to dismiss the question and highlight the audience's disapproval.
