Ohio Republican Senator JD Vance faced criticism for urging Democrats to tone down their rhetoric regarding political violence while ignoring similar inflammatory language used by his running mate, Donald Trump. In a lengthy post, Vance claimed that censorship leads to violence and falsely stated that Trump nearly lost his life during a recent assassination attempt, which was carried out by a disgruntled Republican voter. This incident was used by Vance to argue that political discourse needs moderation, despite Trump's repeated labeling of opponents, including Vice President Kamala Harris, as 'fascists.' CNN highlighted Vance's hypocrisy by showcasing clips of Trump using extreme labels against political adversaries. Critics point out the inconsistency in Vance's stance as he calls for restraint while his campaign continues to engage in divisive rhetoric. The situation exemplifies the ongoing tensions within the GOP as they navigate their messaging ahead of the 2024 elections.