Vance assails Democratic 'hatred' in fiery U.S. midterm pitch
U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance attacked the Democratic Party as a 'party of hatred' during a campaign speech for the upcoming midterms. President Donald Trump also appeared, emphasizing his central role in the Republican campaign strategy despite not being on the ballot.
Why it matters
The rhetoric highlights the intense polarization in U.S. politics ahead of midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance called Democrats the "party of hatred" Thursday (September 10, 2026) and urged voters to send them packing in November's midterms, in a prime-time convention speech that showcased him as a possible heir to Donald Trump in 2028.
The 42-year-old Vice-President was greeted by a huge roar and chants of "JD! JD!" as he took the stage at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
"This fall, the Democrats are running candidates who will tell your children what they're allowed to say, how they're allowed to live, and, importantly, who they ought to hate," Mr. Vance said.
"The Democrats are the party of hatred. They're the party that despises America and the people who built it. They're the party that can find sympathy for the terrorists who perpetrated 9/11," he added
Mr. Trump returned to the stage after Mr. Vance and immediately praised his Vice-President.
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