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Rochester mayoral candidate and city council member Mary Lupien had an exchange with Vice President J.D. Vance during the congressional cities conference in Washington D.C. on Monday.
Lupien interrupted Vance’s speech after he spoke about immigration.
"You see a very consistent relationship between a massive increase in immigration and a massive increase in housing prices. And we have to be honest about that," said Vance.
Lupien then yelled out during the speech.
"We’re competing against corporations, not immigrants. Give us back our funding," she said.
After several interruptions during his speech, Vance responded to Lupien.
"I can tell you that yes, of course, you’re gonna disagree with some of our policies. That’s OK," said Vance. "Come and tell us when you disagree with our policies and we’ll have a conversation about it. Maybe don’t shout it in front of 2,000 people. I can’t even hear what you’re saying."
Lupien sent out a response after the speech, saying:
“As Rochesterians struggle with skyrocketing rents and the threat of displacement, politicians like J.D. Vance want to distract us by blaming the most vulnerable."
