Vice President J.D. Vance Defends Trump Policies in Heated 'Face the Nation' Interview

Vance addresses immigration, refugee vetting, and economic priorities while countering pointed questions from CBS's Margaret Brennan.

Vice President J.D. Vance argued against birthright citizenship for children of non-permanent residents, calling current U.S. immigration policies outdated and ineffective.
Vance defended the administration's moratorium on refugee admissions, citing concerns over insufficient vetting and referencing recent cases of alleged security risks involving Afghan refugees.
The vice president supported President Trump's nomination of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, emphasizing her military experience and the need to restore trust in intelligence services.
In response to questions about economic improvements, Vance highlighted the administration's focus on reducing energy costs as a means to lower consumer prices across the board.
Vance dismissed criticisms of Trump's blanket pardons for January 6 defendants, framing them as a response to perceived unequal treatment by the Department of Justice compared to other protests.