# JD Vance speeches at Republican National Convention

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jd-vance-speeches-at-republican-national-convention
> Updated: 2026-09-11T04:17:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

During the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, Vice President JD Vance utilized his speeches to criticize political opponents and address disruptions. On September 10, Vance addressed a protest involving Mexican and Palestinian flags, telling the crowd, “Friends, if you love Mexico so much, go there, I will pay for the ticket myself,” while labeling the interruption as a symbol of the “radical left.”

On September 11, Vance escalated his rhetoric by characterizing the Democratic Party as the “party of hate.” He alleged that moderate Democrats are being overtaken by extremists and claimed that some members have made justifications for the September 11 attacks. These addresses served as a mobilization effort for the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections, as the party faces polling challenges regarding control of Congress.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: JD Vance calls Democrats the ‘party of hate’ at Republican convention

Vice President JD Vance labeled the Democratic Party the ‘party of hate’ during a Republican convention speech in Dallas, warning of rising extremism ahead of the November midterm elections.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jd-vance-calls-democrats-the-party-of-hate-at-republican-convention

### 2026-09-10: JD Vance confronts protester at Republican convention in Dallas

Vice President JD Vance confronted a protester waving Mexican and Palestinian flags at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, using the incident to bolster his nationalist campaign message.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jd-vance-addresses-protest-during-republican-national-convention

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