JD Vance speaks at Lower Burrell VFW Wednesday morning

LOWER BURRELL, Pa. — The Pittsburgh region was back in the political spotlight Wednesday as JD Vance made a campaign stop in Lower Burrell Wednesday morning.

The invite-only event at VFW Post 92 was for local veterans and was not open to the public.

Secret Service was on site since our crews arrived around 4 a.m. and canvassed the entire building before anyone was allowed inside.

Vance spoke about the honor and sacrifice of military members and how we, as a country, need to prioritize the 300,000 homeless veterans nationwide. He said that includes getting veterans the healthcare choices they need.

He also talked about policy and how he believes a Trump-Vance administration could help the economy rebound.

“We’ve got 300,000 veterans who are homeless in this country right now. Let’s take care of them first,” Vance said. “I think we ought to be giving veterans more choice in their healthcare, and if we do, that’s how we stay faithful in the promises he made to them.”

Much of what he said resonated with local veterans, including the commander of VFW Post 92, Lee Johnson.

“The benefit part is the biggest thing we need to get straightened out, and he’s gonna touch on that, and I think the benefits and the better care,” Johnson said.

This weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, will kick off their bus tour in Pittsburgh on Sunday, ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

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