- Vice President JD Vance defended Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia after she withdrew due to alleged security threats, a claim disputed by Candace Owens who cited poor ticket sales.
- Vance condemned "preposterous" attacks and conspiracy theories against Erika Kirk, though he did not specifically mention the gossip about his interactions with her.
- Vance publicly disagreed with the Pope's criticism of the administration's foreign policy regarding the Iran war, arguing for "just war theory" and stating God can be on the side of those who "wield the sword."
- During the event, Vance responded to a heckler about the Gaza conflict by claiming his administration "solved that problem" and increased humanitarian aid, despite UN findings of genocide.
- The event saw significant portions of the 8,500-capacity arena empty, with Vance nonetheless expressing optimism about the 2026 midterms and framing the election as a critical battle against political opponents.
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