In a recent interview with Maria Bartiromo on "Sunday Morning Futures," Vice President JD Vance, who was initially met with skepticism when chosen by Donald Trump as his running mate, has since proven his mettle, demonstrating a strong grasp on pressing issues and serving as an effective spokesperson for the administration.
As noted by Andrew Malcolm in his column, Vance is also emerging as a formidable fundraiser for the GOP.
During the interview, Vance tackled a range of topics, beginning with the contentious issue of redistricting. He highlighted the administration's efforts to collaborate with red states like Indiana to counteract what he described as aggressive gerrymandering by blue states.
"We want a unified Republican team; we want to fight together, win together, make big things happen for the American people," Vance stated, emphasizing the need for red states to push back against what he perceives as unfair practices by states like California and New York.
Vance also addressed the 2020 census, which he claims contained significant errors that favored Democratic states. He argued that a new census could potentially shift congressional seats in favor of Republicans. "If you actually did the census anew, right now, you would have 10 additional Republican seats and nine fewer Democrat seats," Vance explained, attributing this imbalance to decades of Democratic control and manipulation.
On foreign policy, Vance praised President Trump's diplomatic efforts in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, crediting him with a breakthrough in negotiations. "The President has now got that to change," Vance said, referring to Putin's willingness to meet with Zelensky. He underscored the importance of Trump's leadership in facilitating peace talks, stating, "The only way to make peace is to sit down and talk."
Vance also expressed opposition to continued U.S. funding of the Ukraine war, urging European nations to take a more active role. "We want to stop the killing. But Americans, I think, are sick of continuing to send their money, their tax dollars, to this particular conflict," he asserted, advocating for a peaceful resolution.
Regarding the situation in Gaza, Vance conveyed the administration's stance, emphasizing humanitarian concerns and the need to prevent further violence. "We want to make sure that the people of Gaza are able to get food, able to get medicine," he stated, highlighting the administration's commitment to peace and humanitarian aid.
Vance's interview with Bartiromo provided a comprehensive look at the administration's domestic and foreign policy priorities, showcasing a commitment to conservative values and a strategic approach to addressing complex challenges.
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