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JD Vance in Arizona Calls School Shootings a 'Fact of Life,' Urges Better Security

Sep 6, 2024, 12:43 AM

JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, stated that school shootings are a 'fact of life' and called for better security measures to prevent further incidents. Vance made these remarks during a rally in Arizona on Thursday, referencing a recent shooting in Georgia that left four dead. He emphasized that schools are 'soft targets' and suggested that tougher gun regulation would not be effective. Vance's full quote, 'I don’t like that this is a fact of life,' has sparked controversy and criticism.