Vice President JD Vance delivered a stark warning: Democrats’ cold refusal to applaud for a 6-year-old American girl victimized by an illegal immigrant during President Trump’s State of the Union proves America cannot hand power back to them in the 2026 midterms.
Story Highlights
- Vance blasts Democrats for staying seated during emotional SOTU moment honoring Dalila Coleman, crash survivor injured by illegal immigrant Partap Singh.
- Speech at Wisconsin machining facility rallies support for GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in tossup WI-03 district ahead of November midterms.
- Republicans launch ads highlighting Democrats’ unpatriotic SOTU behavior to protect American victims over open borders.
- Vance ties incident to broader fight against Biden-era policies that enabled such tragedies, urging voters to retain Republican congressional control.
Vance’s Direct Warning in Plover
Vice President JD Vance spoke at Precision Manufacturing Facility in Plover, Wisconsin, on February 26, 2026. He declared Americans cannot return power to congressional Democrats after their refusal to stand during President Trump’s State of the Union address. Vance highlighted Democrats scowling and remaining seated when Trump honored 6-year-old Dalila Coleman. The young girl survived a June 2024 crash in San Bernardino County, California, caused by illegal immigrant Partap Singh driving an 18-wheeler. Singh faces charges of vehicular homicide and immigration offenses. Vance called Democrats “crazy” and questioned their patriotism, emphasizing government’s duty to protect citizens first.
SOTU Moment Exposes Democratic Priorities
President Trump delivered his State of the Union on February 24, 2026, calling for a standing ovation to affirm protecting Americans over illegal immigrants. Democrats stayed seated during Dalila Coleman’s emotional appearance with her father Marcus. Vance noted their behavior showed lack of empathy for victims of border failures. This incident, amplified by Republicans, underscores frustrations with past policies allowing crimes by those entering illegally. GOP ads now target this non-applause to rally voters in key districts.
Battleground Stakes in Wisconsin’s 3rd District
WI-03 represents a critical tossup, rated competitive by Cook Political Report. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, seeking reelection, narrowly won in 2024 by less than three points against Rebecca Cooke. He flipped the district Republican after 26 years in 2022. Vance endorsed Van Orden, praising his role in tax refunds boosting local manufacturing workers. The event emphasized Trump’s economic wins like tax cuts and affordability. With midterms eight months away, Vance framed the race as choosing Trump policies over Democratic interests favoring illegals.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin criticized the administration for neglecting Wisconsinites, but Vance countered by focusing on real gains for families and victims.
Midterm Implications for America First Agenda
Vance’s visit boosts GOP messaging on immigration and economy, key to holding Congress. Short-term, it aids Van Orden against a Cooke rematch in manufacturing-heavy WI-03. Long-term, it positions 2026 midterms as a referendum on securing borders versus returning to open policies blamed for tragedies like Coleman’s. White House plans nationwide tours echoing SOTU themes of fraud reduction, drug costs, and border security. Conservatives see Democrats’ stance as anti-American, prioritizing politics over innocent lives.
This rally cry resonates with families tired of government overreach and fiscal mismanagement under past leftist rule.
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Vance says Americans ‘cannot give power’ back to Democrats following behavior at SOTU
JD Vance warns against Democrats after State of the Union performance
Vice President JD Vance speaks in Plover, Wisconsin
JD Vance urges people to vote against ‘crazy’ Democrats in 2026 midterms during visit to Plover
