During the vice-presidential debate on October 1, 2024, JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, reignited the controversy surrounding the 2020 U.S. election results. When asked directly whether Trump lost the 2020 election, Vance repeatedly dodged the question, instead shifting the discussion toward claims of social media “censorship” and other unrelated issues.
This deflection led to a heated response from Walz, who called Vance’s refusal to answer a “damning non-answer.” Walz emphasized that this election, like the 2020 contest, is about defending democracy, stating, “Trump lost the election, this is not a debate.” He drew a clear line between respecting democratic processes and loyalty to Trump, urging voters to decide between honoring democracy or Trump in the 2024 election
