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Vice President JD Vance Heckled Over 'Genocide' Claims at Turning Point Event
Vice President JD Vance Faces Heckling at Turning Point USA Event
Vice President JD Vance faced a hostile audience during a Turning Point USA college event in Athens, Georgia. Attendees reportedly shouted criticisms related to the Iran War and U.S. support for Israel's ongoing war in Gaza. One audience member was heard yelling, "Jesus Christ does not support genocide!" while another accused Vance, saying, "You're killing children! You're bombing children!"
Vance Addresses Pope's Remarks and 'Just War Theory'
Vance addressed the controversy surrounding the Pope's recent remarks that "God is never on the side of those who wield the sword." He asserted that there is a "more than a thousand-year tradition of just war theory," suggesting that theological statements require careful consideration. He posed rhetorical questions such as, "Was God on the side of the Americans who liberated France from the Nazis?" and "Was God on the side of the Americans who liberated Holocaust camps?" Vance concluded by emphasizing that just as he, as Vice President, must be careful discussing public policy, the Pope should also exercise caution when speaking on matters of theology.
*Source: YouTube: ABC News (2026-04-16)*
