'Nice of Trump to help Vance with debate prep': Senator’s latest jab at Tim Walz backfires

During 2024 GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance's Kenosha, Wisconsin press conference Tuesday, the Ohio senator took aim at his opponent, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, ahead of the pair's first debate next month.

Milwaukee's local WISN 12 News notes that "This is the third week Vance has visited Wisconsin in a row, underlining the state's importance as a key battleground in the upcoming 2024 elections."

CNN's Harry Enten reported last week that along with battleground states Michigan and Pennsylvania, Wisconsin's MAGA voters were starting to lean toward Harris.

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During Vance's press conference, one reporter noted that Donald Trump tapped 2020 GOP presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard to assist him with preparation for the debate.

"How are you preparing for your debate with Tim Walz?" the reporter asked the right-wing lawmaker.

Vance replied, "I have a friend who embellishes and lies a lot, I’m having him stand in for Tim Walz."

Writer Hemant Mehta replied: "Nice of Trump to help Vance with debate prep."

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The Nation's Elie Mystal added: "JD Vance confirms Donald Trump is helping him with debate prep."

USA Today columnist Rex Huppke wrote: "How can you be Donald Trump’s running mate and say this without recognizing what a massive self-own it will be and…oh, I forgot it’s JD Vance, nvm."

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