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Vice President JD Vance Visits UGA for Turning Point USA Rally; Protests Expected

The rally is part of a five-campus Turning Point USA tour aimed at engaging young voters, organizers said.

  • On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance headlined a rally at the Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia, as part of the "This Is the Turning Point Tour" aimed at engaging young voters.
  • Turning Point CEO Erika Kirk did not attend due to security threats, which Vance said nearly forced cancellation after consulting with the United States Secret Service.
  • Hecklers repeatedly interrupted Vance during remarks about Gaza, while he defended Kirk against criticism surrounding the death of her husband, Charlie Kirk.
  • The Vice President encouraged students to stay involved in politics even when they disagree with leaders, urging them to "get more involved and demand more."
  • This Athens rally represents one of five stops on the nationwide tour, which also includes visits to George Washington University, Baylor University, Ohio State University, and the University of Idaho.
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