Vice President JD Vance spent most of his North Carolina speech Wednesday talking about public safety and backing law enforcement , but the day’s most viral moment came from a quick exchange with a young supporter in the crowd.

A boy near the press area called out during a Q&A session and Vance invited him to speak.

“I skipped school today,” the boy named Henry said. “I was wondering if I could get a picture with you.”

Vance smiled and beckoned Henry up to the stage as the room erupted in cheers.

Vance answered, “Henry said ‘I skipped school. Can I have a picture with you?’ Well, I guess I got to have some excuse to skip school, so I might as well get a photo with Henry.”

Henry walked to the stage in a red Trump hat and an American flag T-shirt.

They shook hands and Henry pulled ou

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