Vance emphasizes censorship as key threat to democracy during vice presidential debate

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During the vice presidential debate, GOP nominee JD Vance highlighted censorship as the greatest threat to democracy in the U.S., contrasting this with the views of Democratic candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Vance expressed concerns that censorship, rather than open debate, is undermining democratic values.

Vance stated that instead of discussing political differences, Harris supports silencing those she disagrees with, labeling this approach as a significant danger. He argued that disagreements over politics have led to the breakdown of personal relationships, and that big technology companies are silencing citizens, contributing to a culture of suppression.

The debate moderators also asked both candidates about the 2021 Capitol riot, but Vance steered the conversation toward the issue of free speech, asserting that Harris’s stance on censorship poses a greater threat to democracy. Vance concluded by calling for open debate and dialogue to resolve political differences, warning against the risks of censorship by Big Tech.