The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes on JD Vance’s speech in Wisconsin:
“JD Vance has a tough job today. He’s got to look Wisconsin families in the eye and tell them this economy is working for them. He has to sell dairy farmers who are on the brink of bankruptcy onTrump’s disastrous tariffs working. He has to sell small business owners who can’t keep the doors open on billionaires getting another tax break instead.
“Good luck with that.
“Donald Trump has governed for his billionaire donors, and has done nothing for Wisconsin families. And his lackeys like JD Vance and Tom Tiffany have been there every step of the way to rubber-stamp massive price hikes for working families of Wisconsin while lining the pockets of the ultra-wealthy.
“That’s why I’m running for Governor. JD Vance is here for a day—I’m here for good. Wisconsin doesn’t need another politician to fly in and sell us on lies. As Governor, I will fight to stand up to Trump and actually make life more affordable for the people of this state.”