During a town hall event on Thursday, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) struck a tone rarely seen on the 2024 campaign trail when he asked citizens not to let their political beliefs completely affect their relationships.

Former President Donald Trump’s running mate began by speaking about the harsh rhetoric used in the lead-up to Election Day, saying, “We’ve got to be better at communicating and talking to one another.” He shared his concern with censorship and not listening to people who share another viewpoint. “The idea that we should be trying to silence our fellow Americans rather than persuade them and talk to them,” he added.