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Vance calls Democrats 'party of hatred' as he seizes MAGA spotlight

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at the Republican convention
US Vice President JD Vance speaks at the Republican convention, Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Dallas. © Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP

US Vice President JD Vance launched a virulent attack on the Democratic Party Thursday, accusing them of being the "party of hatred" at day two of the Republican convention ahead of the November midterm elections. With public support for President Donald Trump at record lows, Republican figures are increasingly trying to frame their opponents as dangerous political extremists.

US Vice President JD Vance called Democrats the "party of hatred" Thursday and urged voters to back his right-wing Republican Party in November's midterm elections in a prime-time convention speech that showcased him as a possible heir to President Donald Trump in 2028.

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