India, May 14 -- US Vice President JD Vance has come under fire after suggesting that "dead people vote Democrat," reviving conspiracy theories surrounding voter fraud that have repeatedly been disputed by investigations and research reports.

Vance made the remarks during a visit to Maine on Thursday, where he talked about the Trump administration's efforts to tackle alleged election fraud ahead of the state's upcoming primary races, according to The Mirror US. His appearance was reportedly focused on fraud-fighting efforts rather than the economic messaging he has emphasized in previous campaign-style events.

The comments sparked backlash online, with critics accusing the vice president of promoting long-debunked narratives linked to t...