In a campaign rally held at Majestic Friesians in Green Charter Township, MI, Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance addressed a range of issues including the economy, inflation, and manufacturing. Vance, who is running alongside Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, used the opportunity to criticize the current economic conditions and blamed the Biden-Harris administration for the high costs faced by Americans today. This marked Vance's fourth visit to Michigan since being announced as Trump's running mate.

One of the prominent topics discussed during the rally was the Gotion battery plant, a $2.36 billion battery parts factory planned for Green Charter Township. Vance joined several Michigan GOP politicians on stage, including former gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon and former U.S. Rep Mike Rogers, who is running for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat this fall. Vance criticized the Democrats for using taxpayer dollars to bring the Chinese battery maker Gotion Inc. to Michigan, linking the project to the Chinese Communist Party and highlighting potential threats to America's national security.

Michigan had awarded Gotion Inc. a $715 million incentive package, including a 30-year tax break valued at $540 million and two grants totaling $175 million, to bring the project to Big Rapids. Concerns regarding Gotion Inc.'s ties to China and the environmental impact of the plant were also raised during the rally. Attendees expressed worries about the safety standards of the battery plant and its potential effect on Michigan's waterways.

Vance further criticized the campaign message of Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris, who focuses on joy and positivity. He questioned whether Americans are truly better off under the Biden-Harris administration compared to the previous Trump administration. Vance also raised concerns about Harris' rise to the top of the Democratic ticket without receiving significant votes during the primary elections.

The rally took place amidst sweltering heat, with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees in Big Rapids. However, the challenging weather conditions didn't deter the nearly 2,000 Trump supporters who showed up to hear Vance speak. He contrasted the enthusiasm of his crowd to Harris' rallies, claiming that she relies on big-name artists to attract large crowds.

Fortunately, severe thunderstorms that swept through Michigan arrived just after Vance's rally concluded, sparing the event from the heavy rain and winds. Vance's campaign in Michigan continues as he seeks to rally support for the Trump ticket and address key issues that resonate with voters in this crucial battleground state.

Overall, Vance's visit to Michigan provided an opportunity to highlight concerns about the Gotion battery plant, question the effectiveness of the Biden-Harris administration, and connect with voters on a personal level by sharing his family's experience with the opioid crisis. As the November presidential election draws nearer, both campaigns intensify their efforts to sway voters and secure a victory in this pivotal state.