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Vance Says White House Feels Like 'Home Alone' During Trump Trip

Vice President Vance announced a temporary nationwide freeze on new Medicare enrollments for home health and hospice providers, amid President Trump's trip to China.

  • On Wednesday, Vice President J.D. Vance compared himself to Macaulay Culkin's character in 'Home Alone,' describing the silence of an empty White House while President Donald Trump traveled to China.
  • Trump landed in China on Wednesday for high-stakes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan and Iran; Secret Service protocols require the President and Vice President to travel separately.
  • The remark came during a press conference where Vance announced the administration will temporarily block new home health and hospice providers from enrolling in Medicare for six months.
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Vance says White House feels like 'Home Alone' during Trump trip

Vice President JD Vance compared himself to Macaulay Culkin's character in the popular film franchise as major administration officials arrived in China.

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