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Vice President Vance to Hold White House Briefing
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to appear in the White House briefing room. The appearance follows recent comments by President Trump on Iran policy and domestic economic concerns.
May 19, 9:34 AM·1m read1 source
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Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to take questions in the White House briefing room on Tuesday. Trump told reporters that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon was the only consideration. Vance addressed the remarks the following day. He told reporters that Trump's statement had been misinterpreted.
Trump later described his original comment as a perfect statement that he would repeat. He made the remarks during an interview with Fox News anchor Brett Baier. Vance has previously addressed questions about administration positions on legal immigration.
He stated that overall immigration numbers should be reduced significantly. Trump subsequently defended the H-1B visa program, saying the United States needed to bring in talent for jobs with skills shortages.
President Trump's first day back in office, he signed pardons for January 6 convicts. Vance had previously said that individuals with violent convictions should not receive pardons. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the war with Iran had concluded and that focus had shifted to escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump paused the related Project Freedom operation approximately two hours later. House Speaker Mike Johnson also addressed Trump's comments on Iran and financial concerns.
