Protester interrupts JD Vance speech demanding Epstein files release

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A protester interrupted US Vice President JD Vance at a North Carolina rally, calling for the release of Epstein files.

A protester interrupted Vice President JD Vance's speech at a rally in Hendersonville, North Carolina, held for Republican midterm candidates. The protester stood waving a North Carolina flag whilst shouting 'Release the Epstein files' and 'God bless our children' before being quickly ushered out by security staff.

Vance responded with a joke about illegal immigration. After stating that the United States had experienced zero illegal border crossings, he gestured towards the departing protester and said 'one isn't bad, right?' The crowd chanted 'USA' as the protester was escorted away.

Vance then remarked that the protester showed what 'far left Democrats' stand for, according to Metro. He characterised this as 'fraudsters, criminals and illegal aliens'. The rally was part of efforts by Vance and Donald Trump to endorse Republican candidates ahead of key midterm elections.

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• JD Vance suggests Epstein files protester at rally is an ‘illegal immigrant’To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Vice President JD Vance shared some serious accusations about a protester during a rally in North Carolina this week. At the rally in Hendersonville, a…Metro · 20 Oct, 07:53
• ‘Release Epstein files’, protester interrupts JD Vance’s speechA protester demanding the release of the Epstein files interrupted US Vice President JD Vance's speech.Al Jazeera · 20 Oct, 01:18

In this story: JD Vance · Hendersonville · North Carolina · Republican Party · Democratic Party

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