During the recent vice-presidential debate, JD Vance, the Republican candidate, declined to acknowledge whether Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. He also avoided questions regarding his stance on certifying a potential Trump loss in the upcoming election. This exchange marked a notable moment in the debate, eliciting some of the strongest criticisms from Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate and current governor of Minnesota. While the overall tone of the debate was relatively civil, Walz's pointed remarks highlighted the tension surrounding Vance's evasive responses.