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Protester interrupts Vice President JD Vance during speech about Sen. Roger Marshall in Olathe
On Monday, Vice President Vance was interrupted by a heckler during a campaign stop for Sen. Roger Marshall at Webco Manufacturing in Olathe, Kansas; security personnel quickly removed the protester.
Sen. Roger Marshall faces scrutiny over lawsuits filed against patients who could not pay medical bills while he practiced as an ob-gyn, an issue Democratic opponent Adam Hamilton attacked during a Kansas State Fair debate on Saturday.
Vance dismissed the protester, insisting the man "decided to come in and lie about my very dear friend." Supporters chanted "USA" as security escorted the individual out while Vance stated Marshall "has stood up for everyday Americans" during his time in the United States Senate.
The small crowd at the event mirrored the reception Marshall received at the Kansas State Fair, reflecting broader campaign struggles in the state; Marshall claimed he engaged in "common business practices" regarding his litigation record.
Marshall faces significant political pressure this year while attempting to maintain his seat against Democratic challengers in Kansas, as the midterm election is going poorly for the Republican Party despite Donald Trump and Vance previously carrying the state by double digits.