Vice President JD Vance said that he debated canceling the event shortly before it started after learning of the threats, but decided to continue with it.
ATHENS, Ga. — Vice President JD Vance told a crowd in Athens that organizers debated canceling Tuesday’s Turning Point USA event just hours before it began due to threats directed at Erika Kirk, forcing her to miss the highly-anticipated rally.
Vance said they ultimately decided to move forward after consulting with the United States Secret Service.
Speaking on stage at The Classic Center, Vance said the decision came roughly
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