Beshear says Vance forgetting commandments to not worship false idols, tell lies

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by Fiona Bork
April 16, 2026
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says Vice President Vance is forgetting religious commandments.

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear stated that Vice President Vance is forgetting religious commandments against worshipping "false idols" and telling "lies." Beshear, a Democrat, made these comments during an interview with MS NOW’s Jen Psaki, explicitly linking Vance's actions to a breach of Catholic law. This criticism from a prominent Democrat suggests a growing political and moral divide, framing Vance's conduct as contrary to religious principles. Beshear indicated that Vance's support for individuals who tell "lies" constitutes a violation of these commandments.

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