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VP Vance Stands Firm After Fatal Shooting, Faces Backlash

2/4/2026

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Vance Defends Actions

Vice President JD Vance refused to apologize to Alex Pretti's family after Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents.
Vance had supported White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller's claim that Alex Pretti was an assassin.
He told reporters, "For what?" when asked about an apology.
Civil rights groups have demanded accountability.
The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating the shooting, with the involved agents on administrative leave.

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Vance Critiques Elites

Vice President JD Vance criticized the Epstein files, calling out the 'incestuous nature' of America's elites.
He stated U.S. President Donald Trump is not part of this network, despite their past friendship.
Documents linking Prince Andrew to Epstein were released.
Vance expressed openness to congressional summons for the former royal.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson defended Trump against claims of wrongdoing and called the release of photos a 'Democrat hoax'.

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Vance Defends Actions

Vice President JD Vance refused to apologize to Alex Pretti's family after Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents.
Vance had supported White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller's claim that Alex Pretti was an assassin.
He told reporters, "For what?" when asked about an apology.
Civil rights groups have demanded accountability.
The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating the shooting, with the involved agents on administrative leave.

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