Vance criticizes Biden, Walz during visit to Lower Burrell VFW

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance speaks at the Lower Burrell VFW post on Thursday.

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance speaks at the Lower Burrell VFW post on Thursday.

Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, speaks to the crowd Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the VFW in Lower Burrell.

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance speaks at the Lower Burrell VFW post on Thursday.

Former Senate candidate and veteran Sean Parnell speaks at the Lower Burrell VFW post on Thursday during a campaign stop for Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance.

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance speaks at the Lower Burrell VFW post on Thursday.

While waiting for Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance to speak at the VFW in Lower Burrell, Vince Fusco of Pittsburgh and Dana Wise of Harrison look over a newspaper photograph taken during the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a Rally in Butler. Both are in the background of the photo as Trump is swept from the stage during the shooting.

State Rep. Jill Cooper shows of a copy of J.D. Vance’s book, “Hillbilly Elegy,” while attending Vance’s visit to the Lower Burrell VFW on Thursday.

Mallory Lott of Lower Burrell, a Westmoreland County Republican Committee member, said she is excited to hear J.D. Vance’s plans to boost the economy.

U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida speaks at the Lower Burrell VFW post on Thursday during a campaign stop for Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance.

Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance speaks at the Lower Burrell VFW post on Thursday.

Security is tight at the Lower Burrell VFW as officers search a vehicle in the check point to enter the event before Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance spoke on Thursday.

Lower Burrell police Officer Aaron Rodgers and his police dog work outside the Lower Burrell VFW before Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance spoke on Thursday.