June 16, 2026 16:48

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Vance Defends Trump Policies in Heated 'View' Interview

Lincoln, politics, economy, immigration, Placer County, Breaking

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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