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J.D. Vance's Political Moves and Family Backlash

September 3, 2026

Summary

Vice President Vance is headlining the opening of a school to rebuild American manufacturing, while his mother has publicly defended him against racially charged criticism from Abdul El-Sayed, threatening to 'punch the guy'.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • Watch live: Vance headlines opening of school to 'rebuild American manufacturing'

Right

  • TAC Right Now: J.D. Vance’s Perplexing Moves, w/ Connor Echols
  • JD Vance’s mom fires back at Abdul El-Sayed after his racially charged criticism of second family: ‘I’d punch the guy ’

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