On March 13, 2025, Vice President JD Vance faced a shocking and disgraceful moment at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., during a National Symphony Orchestra concert he attended with his wife, Usha. As they entered, the audience erupted in boos, but the outrage deepened when an individual in the crowd unmistakably shouted, “Kill that Vice!”—a chilling and explicit call for violence against Vance. This moment, captured in a viral X post by Andrew Roth (X post), is crystal clear: the audio and video evidence leave no room for doubt. A leftist in the audience brazenly voiced this threat, yet legacy media outlets have disgracefully attempted to obscure this truth, claiming the phrase was “Kill that light”—a blatant misrepresentation to protect a radical agenda.
The Gateway Pundit accurately reported this disturbing incident, identifying the shout as a direct threat, but major outlets like The Independent, The Washington Post, and The Guardian have twisted the narrative, insisting it was a benign request to adjust lighting. This is not mere misinterpretation; it’s a deliberate cover-up by legacy media, desperate to shield their ideological allies from accountability. The audio in Roth’s video is unmistakable—there’s no ambiguity. The refusal to acknowledge “Kill that Vice!” is an insult to truth and a dangerous enabling of extremism. How can such outlets claim objectivity while burying a clear threat against a sitting Vice President?
This incident unfolds against the backdrop of President Trump’s February 2025 takeover of the Kennedy Center, where he fired board members, appointed himself chairman, and installed Richard Grenell and Usha Vance in leadership roles. The resulting cultural upheaval—marked by resignations like Shonda Rhimes’ and over 20 canceled shows—has fueled political tension, with the audience’s boos reflecting broader discontent. Yet, the specific threat against Vance transcends mere protest; it demands swift condemnation and investigation.
Legacy media’s refusal to face the truth is indefensible. Their attempts to sanitize this moment undermine public trust and endanger national leaders. The individual who shouted “Kill that Vice!” must be identified and held accountable, not shielded by media spin. This isn’t about politics—it’s about protecting democracy from violent rhetoric. The Gateway Pundit stands firm on the facts; it’s time for others to do the same.
