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Vance Accuses Pritzker of Public Safety Failures in Chicago

10/13/2025

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Vance Critiques Pritzker

Vice President JD Vance told ABC's This Week that Governor J.B. Pritzker has failed to ensure public safety in Chicago and should face consequences.
Pritzker countered that crime rates in Chicago have significantly declined and dismissed Vance's claims as unfounded.
Vance defended border czar Tom Homan against bribery allegations, saying there is no evidence of wrongdoing.
He acknowledged that Homan may have received substantial payments for services in the past.

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Vance Defends Homan

Vice President JD Vance criticized ABC host George Stephanopoulos for focusing on bribery allegations against border czar Tom Homan, calling the inquiries a "bogus story."
He said Americans are more concerned about pressing issues like the government shutdown.
He argued Homan, who allegedly appeared on an FBI tape accepting $50,000, has not engaged in wrongdoing.
The remarks came as Democratic-led government shutdowns affect public services and prompted scrutiny.

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Vance Critiques Pritzker

Vice President JD Vance told ABC's This Week that Governor J.B. Pritzker has failed to ensure public safety in Chicago and should face consequences.
Pritzker countered that crime rates in Chicago have significantly declined and dismissed Vance's claims as unfounded.
Vance defended border czar Tom Homan against bribery allegations, saying there is no evidence of wrongdoing.
He acknowledged that Homan may have received substantial payments for services in the past.

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