Trump's VP pick calls school shootings a 'fact of life'
JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee and former United States President Donald Trump's running mate, has sparked controversy by describing school shootings as a "fact of life." The Ohio senator made these remarks during a rally in Phoenix, Arizona. His comments came in the wake of a recent shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, where 14-year-old Colt Gray was arrested for killing four people.
Vance advocates for strengthened school security
When questioned by a CNN journalist about his proposed solutions to prevent school shootings, Vance labeled the incident an "awful tragedy" that should never have occurred. He stated, "I don't like that this is a fact of life, but if you are a psycho and you want to make headlines, you realize that our schools are soft targets." He further argued against gun restriction as an effective prevention measure for school shootings.
Democrats criticize Vance's remarks on school shootings
Vance also said, "We have got to bolster security in our schools." Vance went on to claim that he was reluctant to support increased security measures in schools but that is "increasingly the reality we live in." Vance's comments have drawn criticism from the Democratic Party. Ammar Moussa, a spokesman for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota's campaign, stated that "Donald Trump and JD Vance will always choose the NRA and gun lobby over our children."
Vance's spokesperson accuses AP of misrepresenting his remarks
Harris herself addressed the Georgia school shooting during a rally in New Hampshire, emphasizing the need to end gun violence in America. Following the backlash, Vance's spokesperson, William Martin, accused the Associated Press (AP) of misrepresenting his remarks and labeled it as fake news. He alleged that Harris has advocated for removing all police officers from schools, thereby endangering children across America.
