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JD Vance: “This should be a monument to American greatness. This should not be a place where parents of small children are afraid…”

On the recordAugust 20, 2025
This should be a monument to American greatness. This should not be a place where parents of small children are afraid to bring them ... because we have empowered criminals over the people who actually need public safety in this city.
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JD Vance
Republican · Ohio
Source
theblaze.com
Aug 20, 2025

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Vance emphasizes the need for safety at Union Station and critiques the current crime situation.

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