JD Vance protester disruption briefly halted Vice President JD Vance’s primetime keynote Thursday at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas, where a demonstrator waving Mexican and Palestinian flags shouted from the arena floor.
The interruption occurred as Vance addressed thousands of GOP attendees at the American Airlines Center. The scene was not shown on the event’s official broadcast, but Vance described the moment to viewers as it unfolded, according to officials at the venue.
JD Vance protester draws flags into spotlight
Vance paused after spotting the protester and remarked that the individual was “waving the Mexican flag.” He then told the person to leave, adding that he would buy a plane ticket if they preferred Mexico. The exchange drew loud boos from the crowd.
Security quickly moved in and escorted the demonstrator out as attendees broke into chants of “USA! USA! USA!” from the stands.
The vice president resumed his remarks following the removal of the protester. The convention, held at the home of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and NHL’s Stars, continued on schedule following the brief disruption.
This incident unfolded during the broader gathering as the GOP midterm convention continued into the evening.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
