Vance denies that Trump lost the 2020 election.

During the vice presidential debate, Republican nominee JD Vance refused to acknowledge that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and downplayed the seriousness of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. He did not commit to challenging election results but focused on future issues. Democratic candidate Tim Walz criticized Vance’s non-answer, emphasizing the importance of honesty about Jan. 6 and democracy. Walz warned that Trump’s false claims were tearing the country apart and urged a focus on democracy over winning elections. Vance defended Trump’s actions on Jan. 6 and raised concerns about potential censorship of misinformation. Walz highlighted the threat to democracy posed by the attack and Trump’s refusal to concede defeat. Many rioters believed Trump’s election lies, leading to violence at the Capitol. Over 1,500 people have been charged in connection with the attack, with some receiving substantial prison sentences. The debate underscored the deep divide over Trump’s election claims and the need to address the events of Jan. 6 honestly to prevent further damage to democracy.

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