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JD Vance tells Angie Nixon she doesn't 'belong in America.' She fires back

Vance said Nixon's political views meant she did not belong in America.

JD Vance tells Angie Nixon she doesn't 'belong in America.' She fires back
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Vice President J.D. Vance told Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon that her views meant she did not belong in America. Nixon responded on X, criticizing the remark and saying she would not leave; the exchange comes during the campaign for Florida’s Senate seat.

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J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President campaigning for Republicans who criticized Nixon's political views

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Florida Senate candidate who responded to J.D. Vance's remarks

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President campaigning for Republican candidates

Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

Florida senator whom Nixon is challenging

Ron DeSantis
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Florida governor who appointed Ashley Moody to the Senate

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of State whose former Senate seat Ashley Moody filled

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

California representative who criticized Vance's remark

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Ted Cruz and JD Vance Trade Remarks on 2028 Presidential Race

Vance suggested Cruz was already running for president in 2028, and Cruz called Vance insecure. The exchange concerned the Republican presidential race; both also said they were focused on helping Republicans in the midterms. Left-leaning outlets focus on Cruz’s accusation that Vance was insecure. Center outlets frame the exchange as early jockeying for the 2028 Republican race. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the rivalry and Cruz’s jab, while also reporting that both men said they were focused on helping Republicans in the midterms.

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