Senator JD Vance responded forcefully to a protester who interrupted his address at the Republican midterm convention, telling the individual, "If you love Mexico so much, get your ass over there." The incident occurred as Vance was speaking, prompting him to deviate from his prepared remarks.
As security personnel removed the man, who was seen wearing a purple shirt and waving a Mexican flag, Vance commented on the symbol of the protest. He characterized the protester as an "idiot" and suggested that an American flag would have been a more appropriate symbol to wave at such an event. The senator's remarks were met with applause from the convention attendees.