VP Vance Blasts 'Crazy' Democrats in Wisconsin Visit

Vance continues Trump administration's 'War on Fraud' rhetoric during stop in Plover

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

Vice President JD Vance visited Plover, Wisconsin and continued the Trump administration's rhetoric around a 'War on Fraud', attacking Congressional Democrats who were present at the recent State of the Union address as 'kind of crazy'.

Why it matters

Vance's comments reflect the ongoing partisan divide in US politics, with the Republican administration taking an increasingly combative stance against Democrats. This visit to the swing state of Wisconsin also signals the administration's focus on shoring up support ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

The details

During his visit to Plover, Vance doubled down on the administration's claims of widespread voter fraud, echoing President Trump's rhetoric from the State of the Union. Vance criticized Congressional Democrats who were present, saying 'These people are kind of crazy, these Congressional Democrats, that we saw at the State of the Union'.

  • Vice President Vance visited Plover, Wisconsin on February 26, 2026.
  • President Trump announced a 'War on Fraud' during his State of the Union address earlier in 2026.

The players

JD Vance

The current Vice President of the United States, appointed by President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who appointed JD Vance as Vice President and announced a 'War on Fraud' during the 2026 State of the Union.

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What they’re saying

“These people are kind of crazy, these Congressional Democrats, that we saw at the State of the Union”

— JD Vance, Vice President of the United States (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

The takeaway

Vance's combative rhetoric against Democrats reflects the increasingly partisan and divisive nature of US politics, as the Republican administration continues to push unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud ahead of the 2028 presidential election.