Republican vice-presidential hopeful JD Vance took to High Point University in North Carolina this week, addressing young voters with a clear and provocative message.

During a town hall meeting, Vance voiced sharp criticism towards former Rep. Liz Cheney, who is notably campaigning against former President Donald Trump's re-election, instead supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, as the Post Millennial reports.

Alongside Turning Point Action founder Charlie Kirk, Vance sought to engage college students by recounting his own experiences and sharing his views on contemporary political dynamics.

He conveyed his disapproval of the Democratic Party's current trajectory, partly led by Cheney, a longtime Republican.

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Vance criticized Cheney, reminding attendees that she is actively working to thwart Trump's bid for a second term. He argued against Cheney's alignment with Kamala Harris, framing it as a departure from traditional Republican values.

In his address, Vance reflected on his past as a Marine, expressing regret over the Cheney family's influence on U.S. foreign policy, particularly pointing to the consequences of the Iraq War, in which then-Vice President Dick Cheney played a pivotal role. Vance voiced a strong message against the "party of Liz Cheney" and encouraged support for figures like Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump, whom he said promised peace and prosperity.

Vance urged the students in attendance to be wary of instructions from the Cheney family regarding how to vote. "I can tell you, my old 18-year-old self is coming forward into the future and telling you guys, when a Cheney is telling you how you should live your lives and how you should vote, you should run in the other direction," he said.

Cheney and Kirk in the Crossfire

The event also saw an interesting intersection with Charlie Kirk's ongoing college campus tour aiming to rally support for Trump.

Kirk, known for his outspoken conservatism, faced criticism from Cheney for his opinions on marital honesty in voting.

Cheney admonished Kirk for suggesting that women might deceive their husbands regarding their voting choices, further fueling tensions between differing factions within the GOP.

Kirk had highlighted a "Vote Common Good" ad, touted by the Harris-Walz campaign, which implied women might lie about their votes to avoid marital discord if their spouses supported Trump. Cheney reacted sharply to these comments, reflecting a broader schism within both party ranks and campaign strategies.

Vance continued to articulate his vision by challenging the old guard within the party, suggesting they have misguided the nation on many fronts. He called on his youthful audience to trust in a new era of Republicanism personified by Gabbard, Musk, and Trump.

Emphasis on Future Prospects

Notably, Vance drew attention to historical grievances associated with the Cheney legacy, particularly Dick Cheney's pivotal role in shaping American foreign policy during the early 2000s.

"I wish that I could go back in time and tell myself from the perspective of 2003 that if Dick Cheney is in control, if a person with the last name of Cheney is in control of American foreign policy, it is a damn shame and a lot of bad things are going to happen because of it," he mentioned, underscoring his enduring critique of past administrations.

In his concluding remarks, Vance passionately advocated for a Republican ideology he believes will yield economic and global peace. "Don't reward the party of Liz Cheney and Dick Cheney and Kamala Harris.

Reward the party of Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk, and Donald J. Trump, because they're the ones who are going to accomplish peace and prosperity for all of you," he implored.

With Election Day approaching, the intersection of political strategies between established figures like Cheney and emerging influencers such as Vance and Kirk presents a test of voter sentiment within the GOP base and across the broader electorate.

Their engagement with college students signals a strategic play to energize a voter demographic that is often seen as pivotal in deciding the country’s political future.