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Vance Slams Harris, Newsom as Unqualified Democrats

1/8/2026

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Vice President JD Vance criticized Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom as unqualified and corrupt, claiming their nomination reflects the Democratic Party's problems.
He said Democrats lack a solid platform and instead focus on opposing U.S. President Donald Trump.
Leading the Republican race, Vance argued their governance would not address key issues such as taxes or crime and that cost-of-living concerns stem from Democratic policies.

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Vice President JD Vance criticized Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom as unqualified and corrupt, claiming their nomination reflects the Democratic Party's problems.
He said Democrats lack a solid platform and instead focus on opposing U.S. President Donald Trump.
Leading the Republican race, Vance argued their governance would not address key issues such as taxes or crime and that cost-of-living concerns stem from Democratic policies.