JD Vance Doubles Down On Charlie Kirk Conspiracy Theory After Court Hearing | WATCH
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A sitting VP doubles down on a conspiracy theory floated by Charlie Kirk — what makes powerful figures amplify fringe claims even after a court hearing?
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Theory Briefing
- VP JD Vance publicly repeated a controversial theory originated by Charlie Kirk, even after a related court hearing.
- A sitting vice president amplifying a fringe claim lends it institutional credibility it wouldn't otherwise carry.
- The timing — doubling down after a court hearing rather than retreating — suggests political incentive outweighs reputational risk.