Coverage dated November 17, 2025

Michigan man who shares same initials as JD Vance convicted of threatening to kill president, vice president

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A Michigan man named JD Vance was sentenced for threatening to kill JD Vance.

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  1. New York Post

    Michigan maniac named JD Vance sent to prison for threatening to kill vice president, Trump and Musk (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A Michigan maniac with the same name as Vice President JD Vance will spend the next two years behind bars for threatening to kill the veep, President Trump, Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr., officials said.

  2. FOX 4 Dallas

    Michigan man who shares same initials as JD Vance convicted of threatening to kill president, vice president (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    A Michigan man named JD Vance was sentenced for threatening to kill JD Vance.

  3. BNO News

    Michigan man JD Vance sentenced to 2 years for threatening Trump and JD Vance (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    A Michigan man with the same initials as Vice President JD Vance has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for posting online threats to kill President Trump, the Vice President, and a member of the President’s family, according to federal prosecutors. 67-year-old James Donald Vance Jr.

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