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Vance Defends Trump Policies in Heated 'View' Interview

16 June 2026 16:48

Vice President JD Vance appeared on ABC's 'The View' to promote his memoir but faced intense questioning on Trump's economic policies, Epstein files, immigration, and race. - Vance dismissed inflation concerns as a 'hoax' and translated Trump's controversial remarks.

- He admitted being a 'conspiracy theorist' on Epstein, insisting no files are being withheld. - On immigration, he called for a balance between enforcement and humane treatment.

- He defended the administration's record on race, arguing Black history is not being erased. The interview highlighted the administration's defensive stance on key issues, with Vance often acting as a translator for Trump's statements.

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