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October 17, 2026
Vice President JD Vance Addresses Economic Recovery Challenges and Voter Concerns at Town Hall
- During a CBS News town hall in Michigan, Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the economic recovery will take longer than 18 months and requires significant investment in manufacturing.
- Vance attributed high gas prices to the Biden administration and disruptions in global energy markets, emphasizing the need to restore domestic refining capacity.
- He faced voter concerns over his immigration rhetoric, admitting some imperfections while defending his stance against companies exploiting foreign workers.
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- Vance says it'll take time to see economy improve: "We're turning the ship around"Oct 17, 2026 at 11:54 AM · CBS News
- 7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall: Iran, immigration, corruption and 2028 plansOct 18, 2026 at 1:01 AM · CBS News
- Top takeaways from JD Vance town hall: Costly gas, DC corruption, immigration hot takes and the warOct 18, 2026 at 2:32 AM · Fox News