Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance criticized Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney for stating that she would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris over former president Donald Trump. Vance made these remarks at a 'Chase the Vote' Turning Point Action event in Mesa, Arizona, alongside conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Vance expressed his disapproval of Cheney's decision, suggesting that a positive outcome of a potential Donald Trump presidency would be to see individuals like Cheney removed from positions of power. Cheney, known for her vocal opposition to Trump and his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, publicly endorsed Harris during a speech at Duke University.
During his speech, Vance condemned Cheney's past actions, particularly her support for military interventions that resulted in the loss of American lives. He criticized Cheney for advocating for ambitious nation-building projects in countries like Afghanistan, despite their lack of basic infrastructure. Vance insinuated that Cheney's policies had led to the deaths of numerous American soldiers.
Vance's comments appeared to be aimed at Cheney's opposition to the Trump administration's negotiations with the Taliban to facilitate the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. He suggested that Cheney's alignment with Harris was a reflection of her misguided priorities and willingness to sacrifice American lives for her political agenda.
