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JD Vance Jr. Sentenced for Threats Against Trump and Harris

11/20/2025

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JD Vance Jr. was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to two felony counts for threats against President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The threats began in 2025 on Bluesky, including a claim that Trump would 'leave it in a body bag' if he visited his city.
The case follows another Michigan sentencing, where Richard James Spring received 18 months for similar threats against Trump.

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JD Vance Jr. was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to two felony counts for threats against President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The threats began in 2025 on Bluesky, including a claim that Trump would 'leave it in a body bag' if he visited his city.
The case follows another Michigan sentencing, where Richard James Spring received 18 months for similar threats against Trump.