Pete Buttigieg's Sharp Critique of J. D. Vance at the DNC: A Call for Light Over Darkness

Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, took the stage at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) with a clear objective: to highlight the stark contrast between the 'right kind of politics' and the 'opposite' approach represented by Republican vice presidential candidate J. D. Vance. Buttigieg began his speech by introducing himself as 'the guy from Fox News,' before swiftly moving on to criticize Vance. He quipped, 'Don't even get me started on [Donald Trump's] new running mate,' which was met with boos from the audience. The former mayor then proceeded to mock Vance's perceived elitist attitude, stating that he seemed like 'one of those guys who thinks if you don't live the life he has in mind for you, then you don't count. ' He further criticized Vance's comments about physical commitment to the country, saying, 'Our commitment to the country was pretty damn physical' when he deployed to Afghanistan without having children. Buttigieg's sharp critique of Vance was met with resounding applause from the audience, as he continued to emphasize the negative and divisive nature of the Republican campaign. In conclusion, Buttigieg urged the American people to reject the darkness that the Republican party is selling, stating that 'America is not in the market for darkness. '