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Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall

Vance rejected corruption claims against Trump and said the administration is working to lower gas prices and manage immigration enforcement.

  • On Saturday, Vice President JD Vance faced sharp questions from voters at a CBS News town hall in Michigan regarding the Trump administration's policies on immigration, cost of living, and his own rhetoric.
  • The event occurred less than three weeks before the midterm elections, as cost-of-living concerns and administration records remain key liabilities for Republicans in the critical swing state of Michigan.
  • Addressing allegations of corruption, Vance called selling White House access 'disgusting and despicable' while denying he had witnessed the president profiting from his office or sanctioning such behavior.
  • Regarding immigration, Vance admitted his H-1B visa rhetoric was 'imperfect' and attributed high gas prices to Middle East conflict, saying the administration is working to reduce costs.
  • These interactions previewed the potential path Vance may face as an early frontrunner for 2028, though he stated there is 'of course' a chance he does not run for president.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance answered voters' questions about the Iran war, the rising cost of living, immigration policies, and corruption allegations against the Trump administration during a live broadcast. Vance, struggling to answer a question from the wife of a soldier killed in the Iran attack, acknowledged that serious mistakes had been made in the deployment of military personnel.

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The U.S. vice president faces criticism of the government's legacy, from high gasoline costs to questionable migration tactics.Vance, in a televised forum, admitted errors in the war with Iran and defended policies while facing pressure for his comments on immigrants.

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Globo broke the news in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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