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

Sep 6, 2024, 02:09 AM

Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance has sparked controversy with his remarks on school shootings, calling them a 'fact of life' and urging for better security measures in schools. Vance made these comments during a rally in Arizona on Thursday, in response to a recent school shooting in Georgia that left four people dead. He emphasized that schools are 'soft targets' for those seeking to make headlines and argued that tougher gun regulations would not be effective. Vance stated, 'I don't like that this is a fact of life.' His comments have drawn criticism, including from Vice President Kamala Harris, who released a statement condemning his stance.