Staff Reports
Senator JD Vance of Ohio took center stage on NBC’s Meet the Press, where he didn’t just dip his toes in the political waters; he cannonballed right in, splashing all over host Kristen Welker. The Republican vice presidential nominee showcased his talent for rebutting liberal narratives, particularly those related to the economy under Donald Trump and the immigration crisis under Vice President Kamala Harris, who has become infamous as the “border czar.”
Vance didn’t mince words when addressing the illegal immigration situation, emphatically stating that it is through the roof, thanks in no small part to Harris’s lackluster approach to her supposed duties. His argument was straightforward: under her watch, millions have illegally crossed the border. One might think being called a “border czar” comes with some job responsibilities, but to Harris, it seems more like a title on a nameplate than a position to be taken seriously. Instead of tackling the root causes of immigration, Vance asserted that her inaction speaks volumes.
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Oh, this was ugly. Dare I say it was over before it began?
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When Welker attempted to play the Washington game of saying Biden’s executive orders had any positive effect on immigration crossings, Vance shot her down. He pointed out that the administration has essentially rolled out the welcome mat for illegal immigrants, streamlining the entrance process as if America were hosting a grand opening of a new mall, rather than safeguarding its borders. It’s hard to argue that making illegal immigration easier is a sign of effective governance.
The conversation then pivoted to the economy, where Welker aimed to drag Trump’s pro-tariff policies through the mud. She fixated on the supposed “burden” of tariffs costing Americans nearly $80 billion, attempting to frame it as a tax. Vance countered with facts, highlighting that countries exploiting cheap labor—some employing what many would call “slave labor”—have undercut American workers. The clear implication is that Trump’s tariffs are a necessary tool to ensure fair competition for American jobs.
On the topic of the middle class, Vance turned the conversation into a history lesson. He recounted the flourishing days of Trump’s presidency when factories thrived and inflation was kept in check, refusing to budge above 2%. While Welker sought to instill fear about tariffs hurting the middle class, Vance illustrated that a strong economy wasn’t built on mom-and-pop businesses closing but on a robust manufacturing sector gaining ground in the global market.
In what could easily be called a masterclass in political debate, JD Vance didn’t just hold his ground; he pressed the attack. When it comes to the border and the economy, he made it clear that under Trump, America had the upper hand. It’s quite the contrast to the current administration’s approach, which seems more focused on creating problems than solving them. It’s refreshing to see a Republican nominee unapologetically defend policies that put American citizens first—rather than get sidetracked by the distractions of the liberal medi
