During the vice presidential debate on Tuesday, Republican nominee JD Vance refused to acknowledge that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and downplayed the seriousness of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He declined to say if he would challenge the results of this year’s election, focusing instead on the future and avoiding the question. Democratic candidate Tim Walz criticized Vance’s refusal to acknowledge Trump’s loss and emphasized the importance of being honest about the events of Jan. 6, stating that Americans should not engage in revisionist history about the attack. Vance defended Trump’s statements about the 2020 election and criticized the push to censor misinformation. The debate highlighted the stark differences between the candidates on issues related to Trump, election results, and the Jan. 6 attack. Over 1,500 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol attack, with some receiving prison sentences. The debate showcased the deep political divisions surrounding the events of Jan. 6 and the ongoing fallout from Trump’s false claims about the election.
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