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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Vance defends administration policies at CBS town hall
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Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration’s handling of the economy, Iran and H-1B visas during a CBS News town hall in Flat Rock, Michigan. Asked why gas prices remain higher than during Trump’s first term, Vance cited Iran’s attacks on commercial shipping and disruption to global energy markets, while also blaming the Biden administration.
WHO: Vice President JD Vance
WHAT: Vance defended the Trump administration’s policies and answered questions from Michigan voters at a CBS News town hall.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: Flat Rock, USA
WHY: Vance addressed questions about the administration’s record on the economy, Iran and immigration; he attributed high gas prices partly to Iran’s attacks on commercial shipping and the resulting disruption to global energy markets.
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