BUTLER, Pennsylvania — Moments after stepping off the stage at the Butler Farm Show complex, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), the Republican vice presidential nominee, said coming to the rally at the same spot where former President Donald Trump was shot 12 weeks ago caused a mix of emotions.

“Obviously, a little bitter, a little sweet. Bitter because Corey Comperatore’s not with us, but sweet because there’s so much energy, and people are so excited,” Vance said of the retired firefighter, father, and husband who lost his life on July 13 as the would-be Trump assassin fired into the rally crowd.