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JD Vance's Past Remarks on Free Speech Resurface as Kimmel Pulled Off Air

JD Vance pledged to defend free speech against government censorship, contrasting the Biden administration's approach, as ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel following FCC threats.

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"Just as the Biden administration seemed desperate to silence people ... the Trump administration will do the opposite," Vance said in February.

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JD Vance Roasted By Social Media Critics For Resurfaced Vow To Defend Free Speech

The vice president pledged in February at the Munich Security Conference to “defend your right” to publicly share opposing views.

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JD Vance's past remarks on free speech resurface as Kimmel pulled off air

"Just as the Biden administration seemed desperate to silence people ... the Trump administration will do the opposite," Vance said in February.

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‘Not Aging Well’: JD Vance Roasted With Resurfaced Clip Promising Trump Admin Will ‘Fight to Defend Your Right’ to Express Opposing Views

In the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, social media uncovered an old clip of Vice President JD Vance promising to protect opposing views.

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