JD Vance Visits Hoke County, Touting Border Security, Economy, and Veteran Support

Raeford, NC – Ohio Senator and Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance addressed over 300 supporters at Defender Ammunition on Friday, highlighting key campaign issues in a state pivotal to the upcoming election. Vance’s speech focused on border security, economic recovery, veteran support, and a call for educational reform in North Carolina.

During his address, Vance emphasized the Trump-Vance administration’s commitment to stricter immigration policies, pledging to build a border wall, deport individuals lacking legal status, and strengthen the security of American jobs and resources. He expressed concerns about the impact of immigration on public education, alleging that non-English-speaking students are straining resources and affecting educational quality in North Carolina schools.

On education, Vance criticized what he called “political agendas” in the classroom, calling for a return to traditional subjects like reading, writing, and math. He advocated for parental choice, suggesting that funds should follow students, allowing parents to select schools that best meet their child’s needs. Vance also cited North Carolina’s ranking in reading and math scores, attributing it to a need for more focused, apolitical curricula.

Vance underscored his administration’s commitment to energy independence, which he believes would ease inflation, making gas, groceries, and heating more affordable for American families. He argued that current inflation has left families struggling with higher costs, positioning economic reform as a key component of the Trump-Vance campaign.

Addressing veteran support, Vance outlined plans to improve healthcare access for military members, proposing localized options to reduce long-distance travel for veterans seeking care.

Joined by prominent Republicans, including Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, Vance encouraged voter mobilization, stressing the significance of North Carolina as a battleground state. Supporters cited immigration and economic concerns as primary motivators in the upcoming election, aligning with Vance’s focus on these issues.

Media Correspondent: Wendy Lundy, FayToday News