WASHINGTON (AP) — The Presidency donald trump I’m having trouble deciding what to do Americans concerned about high costsvice president JD Vance On Thursday, he offered a more direct and empathetic message: “We hear you,” and “There’s a lot of work to do.”
But Americans need “a little patience,” Vance said in remarks at an event hosted by Breitbart News.
The vice president’s comments come as the White House grapples with how to tell voters about the cost of living. emerged as a vulnerability For Republicans in gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, which are held this month.
Vance said the Trump administration has worked to reverse former President Joe Biden’s policies and has made “incredible progress” in addressing cost of living concerns.
“Even with all the progress we’ve made, it’s going to take some time for all Americans to feel an economic boom. I truly believe it’s coming. I believe we’re on the forefront of it,” Vance said.
President Trump said the tariffs have led to soaring prices for many products. claimed that prices had fallenparticularly pointing to the prices of gasoline and eggs. The president said Democrats’ talk about affordability during the election was “the work of con artists” and said, “I don’t want to hear about affordability, because right now our prices are much lower.” But in recent days, he has changed his stance, acknowledging there is room for consumer prices to fall further.
Vance addresses Republican infighting
Vance was asked about recent high-profile rifts within President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” coalition. Trump has broken with one of his most loyal supporters, the Georgia congressman. marjorie taylor greento her dissatisfaction he was spending Foreign policy takes too much time and had limped Regarding the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
So was Trump. reluctant to deny White supremacist Nick Fuentes and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson recently hosted Fuentes for a friendly interview, ending the turmoil on the right.
Mr. Vance did not directly address the recent infighting, but said he believed discussions within the party were healthy. “It makes perfect sense for the people who make up this coalition to discuss issues,” said Vance, who often publicly participates in online discussions under his X account.
But President Trump’s MAGA coalition needs to remember that “we have more in common than we don’t” and that its supporters are standing up against a “radical left movement.”
“Have your arguments, but keep your focus on the enemy so we can win important victories for the American people,” Vance said.
The vice president and former senator said Republicans need to maintain coalition unity, especially heading into next year’s midterm elections when they will take control of Congress.
He said the working-class voters who put Trump in the White House won’t necessarily turn out to vote in the midterm elections, and Republicans need to inspire working-class voters.
“I think one of the lessons we learned in Virginia and New Jersey is that when Donald Trump is not on the ballot, you have to give people something to actually believe in and be inspired by in order to actually vote,” Vance said. “Just because you have an ‘R’ next to your name doesn’t mean you’re going to vote.”
