@thisisour.politics: JD Vance Gets Tepid Applause at Police Memorial Vice President JD Vance received noticeably weak applause during a speech at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service. The crowd’s muted reaction stood out as he criticized Democrats for being soft on criminals who attack police officers. The moment became awkward when Vance spoke about keeping violent criminals in prison instead of releasing them, pausing for applause that barely came. Observers noted the contrast with stronger reactions in previous years. The speech highlighted ongoing tensions around law enforcement, pardons for Jan. 6 participants, and partisan divides on crime policy. #JDVance #PoliceMemorial #PoliticalAwkward #TrumpAdministration #LawEnforcement