VP Pool Report #6 - rally over, rolling to airport

Vance began his rally remarks at 11:07 am CT by throwing his support behind Sen. Ricketts and Gov. Pillen, who are both up for reelection.

The VP announced $1.3 billion in “investment in domestic fertilizer manufacturing,” including new plants planned in Nebraska.

The investment will make a “major difference for families across the state,” Vance said.

Vance told a story about traveling through Ohio with his six-year-old son Vivek on this trip, and seeing "Vivek for Ohio" signs backing the state's Republican gubernatorial nominee, Vivek Ramaswamy. Vance said his son saw them and said, "'Daddy, I do like Ohio.'" Vance said he replied, "buddy, it's a different guy."

Vance returned to the election and touted the Trump administration's record on the economy and immigration. Vance said he was "proudest" of the administration's work to close the border and curb illegal immigration.

"That is maybe the single accomplishment of many that I'm most proudest of, Vance said.

Near the end of his speech Vance was interrupted by someone shouting "JD '28!" Vance responded, "No sir, let's focus on the election" next month.

VP paused his speech soon after for what appeared to be a medical emergency with someone on the riser behind him. Vance led the crowd in prayer while emergency personnel attended the person. He then walked off the stage at 11:40 am and into the crowd behind the riser to check on the situation.

Vance took the podium again at 11:42 am and said the woman was doing all right. Vance wrapped up and left the stage at 11:43 am.

Pool was told attendance was 950.

Pool was ushered out and loaded into press vans.

At 11:47 am the motorcade is rolling to the airport.

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Daniel Bush
Washington correspondent
BBC News

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