WATCH: JD Vance heckled during Turning Point event

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April 16, 2026
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Vice President JD Vance was heckled at a Turning Point USA event over US involvement in the Iran war or support for Israel.

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Vice President JD Vance was heckled during a Turning Point USA college event in Georgia on Tuesday. The disruption came from individuals criticizing either the war in Iran or American support for Israel's ongoing war in Gaza. This incident highlights growing public dissent regarding current U.S. foreign policy at events featuring high-profile administration officials. The heckling occurred at a youth-focused conservative gathering, indicating a potential divergence of views even within traditional political bases.

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