Springfield Paper: JD Vance’s “Reckless Disregard For Truth” Endangers Lives, Is “Unbecoming Of A Senator”

From the Springfield Sun-News editorial board:

“If I have to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention to the suffering of the American people, then that’s what I’m going to do,” Vice Presidential candidate and U.S. Senator JD Vance said in an interview. This is an incredible admission from anyone, let alone our sitting U.S. Senator. Sen. Vance’s lie is remarkable for a politician in that he not only outright admits to the falsehood, but that he is willing to do it again if it leads to the result he’s looking for.

We believe his conduct over the past week is unbecoming of a U.S. Senator and violates the public’s trust in the esteemed office. His reckless disregard for truth has endangered members of our community and further undercuts Americans’ faith in government at a time when that faith is already perilously close to depletion. We insist that Sen. Vance immediately stop spreading unsubstantiated, inflammatory rumors about our communities – his constituents.

Read the full editorial. The piece – which recounts the threats against schools, hospitals, and officials – has also been published by other Ohio newspapers including the Dayton Daily News.

The @SpringfieldNews Ed Board: “We insist that Sen. Vance immediately stop spreading unsubstantiated, inflammatory rumors… Hateful rhetoric is not the proper way to draw attention to or address important issues… Ohioans need your help, not your hate.”https://t.co/rhKN9Ro5bJ

— Bud Kennedy / #ReadLocal (@BudKennedy) September 21, 2024