Vice President Vance Headlines Ohio Republican Party Dinner in Lima
Vice President JD Vance spoke Tuesday at an Ohio Republican Party dinner in downtown Lima. Hundreds attended the event, which sold out according to organizers. The dinner was held at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, and also featured remarks from Ohio GOP leadership and statewide office candidates.
Vance touched on recent U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites during his remarks, stating “Not only did we destroy the Iranian nuclear program, we did it with zero American casualties, and that’s what happens when you’ve got strong American leadership”, eliciting applause from the crowd. He also touted other Trump administration actions, including on deportations and tariffs on foreign imports.
A group of anti-Vance protesters gathered near the event, chanting phrases including “O-H I-O, JD Vance has got to go” in downtown Lima.
Anti-Vance protesters out across the street from the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima, where today’s Ohio Republican Party dinner with Vice President Vance was held pic.twitter.com/A2hypzXyJU
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Watch video of Vice President Vance’s remarks at the dinner here: