JD Vance’s newest lie is his most dangerous

The VP pick’s vague use of “they” points toward a sinister conspiracy [Courier]( Friend, At two different rallies this month, JD Vance has introduced Trump with a new line: “they tried to kill him.” The speech harkens back to the assassination attempt Trump survived when a disturbed young man shot several people at a Pennsylvania rally in a tragic moment of gun violence that’s become all too common in America. Yesterday, the FBI concluded there was no motive for the shooting, so who exactly is the “they” JD Vance is referring to? [We’ll explain how Vance and Republicans use the word “they” to spread dangerous lies about Democrats in a moment, but if you support COURIER’s mission to take on the divisive conspiracy theories spread by the right, can you chip in $25 now?]( To understand more about how Vance and MAGA Republicans use the word “they” to soft-sell dangerous conspiracy theories about Democrats to their base, take a look at this speech excerpt from Vance when introducing Trump in North Carolina last week: “They couldn't beat him at the ballot box, so they tried to bankrupt him. They failed at that, so they tried to impeach him. They failed at that. So they tried to put him in prison, and they even tried to kill him." While only three sentences long, Vance’s speech excerpt is filled with dangerous lies and innuendo about the Democratic party and Trump’s political opponents. Trump lost the 2020 election because more voters voted for Biden, and Biden won the Electoral College. No one tried to bankrupt Trump – the State of New York leveled a $450 million fine against his business after it was found guilty of fraud. And Democrats didn’t try to kill Trump – a lone gunman tragically did. The assassination attempt was a dark day in our country, and in the days following the shooting, Democrats everywhere expressed gratitude and relief that Trump was okay. Vance suggesting otherwise is dangerous and irresponsible, especially in a moment where our political divisions are so volatile and deep. Of course, we know that division is by design. For a decade, Trump and his MAGA allies have used innuendo and conspiracies against Democrats to keep a large portion of their base paranoid, fearful, and cultishly loyal to Trump. We’ve already seen the tragic consequences of this kind of rhetoric. In the months following the 2020 election, Republicans spread the lie that Biden and Democrats stole the vote – that lie led to the attacks on the Capitol on January 6. Trump is desperate for power, friend, and he’ll do just about anything to get it, even if it means destroying this country. That’s why COURIER is so needed right now. We work around the clock to call out and counter dangerous right-wing misinformation like this. Not only that, but we are actively working to change the conversation by providing free, factual news online about the issues that matter in the communities we serve. [We have less than 70 days left until election day, and this dangerous rhetoric will only increase. Can you chip in $25 now to help us combat the right’s dangerous misinformation?]( Express Donate: If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [$5]( [$15]( [$25]( [$50]( Thank you, COURIER --------------------------------------------------------------- Email us: info@couriernewsroom.com [Become a member!]( This message was sent to: {EMAIL}. Email is a critical way we communicate with grassroots supporters like you. However, if you would like to change your subscription preferences, here are some options: [Receive Fewer Emails]( [Update Your Information]( [unsubscribe]( To give by check: Courier Newsroom Box 509 New York, NY 10032