AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is no stranger to controversy, especially when it comes to the 2020 presidential election. In a recent speech in Michigan, Vance once again skirted around the question of who he believes actually won the election, a topic that has been a thorn in the side of his running mate, Donald Trump.

During a heated debate with Democrat vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, Vance refused to acknowledge Joe Biden’s victory in the 2016 presidential race. When pressed on the issue, Vance redirected the conversation to focus on the upcoming election, emphasizing his desire to implement common-sense economic policies and remove Kamala Harris from office.

Vance’s comments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding the integrity of the 2020 election and the need for secure voting processes. He expressed confidence that the 2024 election will be the “safest and most secure” in history, emphasizing the importance of maintaining trust in the democratic process.

Trump’s refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election has been a contentious issue throughout his campaign, leading to legal challenges and a fractured relationship with former Vice President Mike Pence. The pressure campaign against Pence during the certification of Biden’s win on January 6, 2021, resulted in a tumultuous split between the two former allies.

During the debate, Walz confronted Vance about Trump’s election denial, prompting a noncommittal response from the Republican candidate. The exchange underscored the division within the Republican party over the issue of the 2020 election and its aftermath.