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A student challenges Charlie Kirk on the significance of prominent Republicans like Mike Pence and Dick Cheney opposing Trump's candidacy. Kirk dismisses Cheney's influence due to his controversial war record but acknowledges Pence's stance as a personal grievance stemming from January 6th events. The student argues Trump's attempts to overturn the election pose a greater threat to democracy than a few violent actors on January 6th, while Kirk emphasizes the limited number of violent individuals involved and questions the student's understanding of historical threats.
- Mike Pence's opposition to Trump is attributed to personal reasons related to January 6th.
- Dick Cheney's endorsement is dismissed due to his role in past wars.
- The student believes Trump's actions after the 2020 election were a grave threat to democracy.
- Kirk downplays the severity of the January 6th events, highlighting the limited number of violent actors.
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