Jacob Ogles
Orange County Democrats are slamming Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance for hosting a fundraiser as Central Florida braces for a hurricane.
“As Floridians prepare for the devastation of Hurricane Helene, it’s outrageous that JD Vance and the (Donald) Trump campaign chose to host an extravagant fundraiser in Winter Park, instead of using this critical time to support our communities,” said Orange County Democratic Party Chair Samuel Vilchez Santiago.
“While JD Vance and his wealthy allies indulge in lavish lunches, everyday Floridians are securing their homes, evacuating, and worrying about their families’ well-being.”
Reporter Jordan Zakarin first reported that Vance would attend a Winter Park fundraiser hosted by Golden Corral founder Eric Holm.
It’s unclear how long the fundraiser with the U.S. Senator from Ohio has been planned. But it ultimately took place as Florida braces for a major hurricane.
While forecasts show the storm will make landfall on Thursday in the Florida Panhandle, the hurricane over the next 24 hours will pass across the Gulf of Mexico and deliver severe weather throughout much of the state, including Central Florida. The first weather bands from Hurricane Helene have already started to impact the Orlando area.
Vilchez said the security concerns about a presidential ticket event alone should have discouraged the event.
“Hundreds of public safety resources were diverted to accommodate this high-profile visit — resources that should be focused on ensuring Floridians’ safety during this difficult time, instead of escorting out-of-touch politicians,” he said.
Of note, other Democratic officials in the event had previously scheduled events that were canceled.
“As a Hurricane approaches Florida … hopefully this event would be canceled,” posted state Rep. Anna Eskamani, an Orlando Democrat, on X. “I have a (much more modest) reception in Winter Park myself this week that we are actively rescheduling.”
Florida Politics reached out to the Orange GOP and the Trump-Vance campaign for comment.
18 comments
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September 25, 2024 at 6:58 pm
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September 26, 2024 at 12:04 pm
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September 25, 2024 at 7:56 pm
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Billy Rotberg
September 26, 2024 at 12:13 pm
Irrelevant. The GOP is favored to retake the senate. Harris will be a lame duck.
The Cat 3 in The MAGA Hat
September 25, 2024 at 10:35 pm
The best place is head toward Miami, Miami will be about 200 miles from the eyewall,you wasting time watching the news,the consensus track for the NHC is Tallahassee,the European model prefer Jacksonville,the best place is get some sleep,so you will have time evacuate South
Jan walker
September 26, 2024 at 11:58 am
Anna Eskamani failed to mention that OCPS was in session therefore no hurricane issues yesterday. Anna along with others attempted to spread hate and cause protests. Winter Park was proud to host J.D Vance
Billy Rotberg
September 26, 2024 at 12:15 pm
They always leave out the important details to push their lies.
Ocean Joe
September 26, 2024 at 12:35 pm
Are the residents of Winter Park eating cats and dogs? Give me a better example of pushing lies. Next slur, please.
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September 26, 2024 at 4:28 pm
19 hours ago — Vice President Kamala Harris made a false claim about the jobs record of her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump.-CNN
Next stupid comment please.
Ocean Joe
September 26, 2024 at 4:33 pm
He alone will fix it? He will end inflation on day one? He will end the war in Ukraine before he takes office? There’s about 35,000 more where that came from, but you’ve already polished off the kool aid and cant wait for the billionaires to get their tax cut.
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September 26, 2024 at 2:18 pm
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September 26, 2024 at 4:30 pm
Liberals are a virus; they contribute nothing and are parasites!
rick whitaker
September 26, 2024 at 4:37 pm
BILLY BOY, yeah, right, whatever dude. i wouldn’t expect a punk’s punk to say anything less.
Rick and JD's Gay man sex emporium
September 26, 2024 at 5:34 pm
How many more fake azz screen names do you have JD?
Ocean Joe
September 26, 2024 at 4:46 pm
Good to know you’ll be waiving any social security or medicare benefits. Say, what does Rick Scott contribute? He’s a conservative, and nobody ever says anything nice about him. Go ahead.
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September 26, 2024 at 5:41 pm
He signed that gun control thing when he was the gov.
Glad to know you agree nobody ever said anything nice about it. How much devaluation is there in ssi money when you finally get your grubby little hands on it?