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Oct 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Vance defends Trump policies at CBS town hall
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JD Vance defended Trump administration policies on gas prices, Iran’s nuclear program and H-1B visas during a CBS town hall, while criticizing Abdul El-Sayed.
WHO: JD Vance
WHAT: Vance defended Trump administration policies and criticized Abdul El-Sayed at a CBS town hall.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 10:32 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Vance addressed the Trump administration policies and criticized Abdul El-Sayed during the town hall; no further reason was stated.
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