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Vance Pauses North Carolina Speech for Selfie With Student, Spotlighting Law-and-Order Push and Fundraising Tour

A White House account amplified the viral clip, highlighting how the vice president blends personable moments with an intensive role raising money for his party.

Overview

  • During remarks at ConcordPadgett Regional Airport, Vice President J.D. Vance called on a young attendee who identified himself as Henry and asked for a picture.
  • Vance invited Henry onstage to cheers, they took a selfie, and he quickly returned to policy questions and press Q&A.
  • The White House’s Rapid Response 47 account shared the exchange on X, where it drew notable engagement.
  • Vance’s Concord message centered on public safety, keeping violent offenders behind bars, and strong backing for local law enforcement.
  • He also headlined a Lexington fundraiser expected to bring in more than $2 million, continuing an active RNC finance schedule with at least ten events this year.