Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance has expressed support for former President Donald Trump's suggestion of potentially using the National Guard or military to address riots that may occur after the 2024 election. Vance emphasized that the use of such assets would be justifiable in the event of rioting, looting, and city destruction. He pointed out that the appropriateness of deploying these resources would depend on the specific circumstances.
Vance highlighted the presence of a group of far-left activists who engaged in harassment and violence towards fellow Americans in 2016 and during the aftermath of George Floyd's death in 2020. He defended Trump's previous comments regarding the handling of riots, including praising Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for his actions in Minneapolis following Floyd's death. Vance acknowledged the challenges faced by cities like Detroit, attributing them to what he described as failed national leadership.
