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'He's done': JD Vance declared 'disqualified' after 'horrific' reply to military widower

Vice President JD Vance told the grieving husband of a soldier killed in the Iran war that he was hearing about the man’s concerns for the first time . Critics, including at least one former fan, are now calling it a career-ending moment. At a CBS News town hall that aired Saturday, Joey Amor confronted Vance. His wife, Master Sgt. Nicole Amor, was one…

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Raw Story· Oct 18, 12:41 PM'He's done': JD Vance declared 'disqualified' after 'horrific' reply to military widower

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