JD Vance Cracks Up Audience By Quoting Kamala Harris When Asked Economic Question By Young Voter

At a campaign town hall event in High Point, North Carolina, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) was asked about how to improve the economy for young people and opened with a joke by quoting Vice President Kamala Harris.
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[@serealbasar9489]

"I grew up in a middle class family" is now a universal response to a question you do not know the answer. LOL

[@johndunkle472]

yea like Go Brandon

[@JTMarlin8]

Imagine this in criminal court. DA: Did you commit this crime? Defendant: So, I grew up in a middle class family. Jury: Not guilty

[@rideswithchrist]

that and "I'll obey the law"...

[@Tisrok]

the other good one "but Donald Trump"

[@johnbagewll2321]

We grew up poor as beans and busted ass to get to where we are today. Nobody cares about folks of whom are poor in this country. Or the folks that could do a lot more to help don’t at least.

[@dandan5928]

The joke was funny, but the answer was deadly serious. This guy is so sharp. Trump/Vance 2024!

[@sumduma55]

Fun fact. No period of prosperity in the US has ever happened without access to abundant and cheap energy.

[@woonfaseng8737]

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[@tammynew3706]

I love JD and I would feel much better with him as VP than I would with Waltz. If something happens to Kamala or Trump one of those two would be our president and I can't imagine waltz as president. Everyone needs to understand that we aren't just voting for Trump or Kamala. Lord help us on Tuesday.

[@mannycalavera121]

Vance / Tulsi

[@yili9725]

Let's remember the not long ago history: Trump didn't bring jobs back during 2017-2020. He may blame all sorts of things such as unions, blah blah. But let's face the fact. Vance's answer is a pure car sales job.

[@infinitemidnightghostmourner]

BEHOLD. AN ACTUAL SPECIFIC ANSWER.

[@salsaspartan7]

Who is the anime character in your profile pic? She is SOOO beautiful! Did you draw that?

[@infinitemidnightghostmourner]

@salsaspartan7 Aww thank you - it's a self-portrait in my style, actually, thank you so much for your compliment 😭💙

[@asmosisyup2557]

I don't like Trump, I don't like Harris, but i like this guy. This guy, so long as he gets all his lobbying in order, has a bright future ahead of him.

[@alexlefevre3555]

It's almost unreal, like a fever dream.

[@ctlt-pg4tm]

Are you trying to tell me Kamala was incapable of giving that answer ?

[@Kaviranghari]

this guy said a joke, everyone laughed and then he proceeded to spit straight fax. no cap. bro is on a roll for me. i would take him for president

[@AnotherOak]

Facts..no hat

[@pyromaniac999]

@@AnotherOak facts....no lie

[@tapiolautavaara9532]

He sould have added "my super privileged single mother from the highest caste worked very hard for my fake grandmother to know her place as our slave on my grandfather's plantation" before burdening the audience with such a barrage of factual plans to save the economy.

[@AnotherOak]

@@tapiolautavaara9532 hahaha

[@Kaviranghari]

@@tapiolautavaara9532 caste? You guys too are on that shit? Thats sad Anyhow, its the present that matters to me

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

Love how JD Vance explains things to people thoroughly & in layman's terms, without treating them like they are 4 years old!

[@laukpauk6053]

When you can explain something complicated in a simple way, that's how you know you've mastered the topic and are undoubtedly smart Edit: typo. English is not my first language and I'm not even an american. But I've seen enough of woke craziness happening there I've never been happier about the election result in other country. God bless you all.

[@Tunes1963]

Vivek and Tulsi do that too. Great team!

[@Desiderium]

He knows that he is speaking to intelligent young adults. He knows how to talk to them. Good speaker

[@michaelo8622]

Not only that, he grew up in a middle class family!

[@fluffyeevee383]

He understands how to talk to someone who's uneducated without talking to them like they're stupid. It makes sense for people to not know the specifics of what he is talking about, and he explains it in a way they can understand without making it sound like not understanding it is stupid.

[@Evanplays15]

After an answer like that, how can anybody vote for Kamala Harris.

[@D4RKMA7TER]

gullible and overly emotional people is how anyone even votes for a reject like Harris. It's all joe bidens fault after all anyways by hiring a whitehouse filled with DEI and mentally unstable people

[@stephenmitchell6368]

Blindness, arrogance and stupidity!

[@dimsum1033]

Easy...by being a victim of their information warfare and consuming mainstream media bullshit. They are legitimately convinced that we are a threat to their democracy. That's why they will vote blue no matter who.

[@sharynrae1895]

Because she’s going to go after price gouging! 😂😂

[@alabaska182]

Mental illness unfortunately.

[@emmanuelsamson4819]

JD Vance is very easy to listen to. He is a very intelligent man.

[@frameofmind229]

Absolutely

[@andreagibbs5492]

Why he needs to run for president in 2028

[@calm694]

​@@andreagibbs5492yeah right, I'm gonna remember your comment, that's actually a good candidate

[@calm694]

​@@andreagibbs5492 maybe you predicted the future

[@bradychapman5645]

@@calm694although I like Vance a lot and appreciate both the specific answers, his level of preparedness, and all the other aspects that make him great, I do really want Ramaswamy in 2028. It’s not that I believe Vance will do a bad job or anything of the sort, it’s just that Ramaswamy is a lot more likely to end a lot of useless departments and do other structural changes to the way our country works that can have some real nice long term impacts. Don’t get me mistaken though, I’m totally down for either as the GOP candidate.

[@Blorentzen1]

So this is what an actual answer to a question sounds like.

[@waywardangel6356]

So glad we don't have to listen to the God awful word salads anymore! 😊

[@camillosteuss]

Other than Hawley, Kennedy(senator), Cruz, Ron Ds and Vance, I have not seem much worthy politicians... A few in Europe here, some in Japan, but for the most part, this is the grade of human that should be the lower margin for a politician or an official in any place of power... If you aren`t honest, educated, clear and succinct in your rhetoric and comportment - you are not worthy of the honor of representing anything other than a bad example...

[@GruppeSechs]

Even Trump's meandering answers are annoying sometimes. More succinct than Harris, but VD is just the stereotypical presidential guy... except he actually knows what he's talking about and cares about his country.

[@lizhorton5333]

JD is a great asset! Not only brilliant but also articulate and able to explain complex subjects clearly,

[@barbaramazzocca4605]

I wish he would be the Aaron to Trump's Moses.

[@alexandrea3740]

@@barbaramazzocca4605 I wish I could understand your comment. I understand it’s biblical, but can you please explain in just a few words. Thanks

[@barbaramazzocca4605]

@@alexandrea3740 Yes, Aaron is Moses' brother, and Moses was not a good speaker and was afraid to tell the people what God wanted, so God Appointed Aaron to be his speaker. So Aaron spoke the message that was given by God to Moses. I wish JD Vance could be the person who speaks about Trump's and the Republican's agenda, because Trump is not a good speaker.

[@alexandrea3740]

@@barbaramazzocca4605 Ahh, yes. Thank you. Well, I hope JDV is Trump’s Aaron, as much as possible, as I agree with you, JDV is gifted. Trump had a lot of time to think/learn/research/pray about his vp pick. The more I learn about JDV, the more impressed I am by his intelligence and character …he’s been an excellent choice. Also, JDV, Vivek, & Elon have been recently campaigning and speaking to town halls across the nation, covering areas DJT could not, and covering GOPs agenda. ❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@Sarahlee52106]

Man he answered this question so well...

[@Pimpinainteasy91]

His answer was “energy is expensive which is why goods are expensive but if we move manufacturing to the US and pay a “middle class wage” which is more then the slave labor in China good will not be expensive?” That doesn’t really add up does it?

[@tubejay1]

Can ANYONE imagine Kamala answering a question in a detailed way like that? No. We've never seen her do it. She's all feelings, no substance.

[@GlendaJones-yk5lw]

She lies lies lies

[@THEonionsack]

It's either lies, fuzzy platitudes, "Orange Man Hitler!" , or Communism.

[@Batmann_]

KH's answer: well, you see, Trump is really bad and I grew up in the middle class. And since there's a middle class, there's a class that's in the middle. So, you take that middle class and you must unburden those people by what has been. Then you no longer have a middle class that's in the middle, but you have a strong America and we're all together!!

[@maboleth]

@@Batmann_ But Miss, you didn't tell us what about the middle? And the class? 😂

[@anthonyj6880]

Exactly

[@markthemilkman1]

that's our president for 2028 !!!! man is a boss.

[@HourRomanticist]

Thought about that when I heard him talk on JRE. Never heard him talk before, never heard of him, but God is he likeable.

[@stephanieames66]

HELL NO.

[@Aaron-x1g]

@@stephanieames66 Why?

[@jaded_ninja]

​@@stephanieames66hell yes

[@GlendaJones-yk5lw]

Amen Vance 8 yrs from 2028

[@jessyreynosa3]

I think this is the first time I heard a clear answer from a politician. Good stuff

[@gelliohumberto5858]

Agreed.👍🇺🇸

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

All of JDs answers are like this. He's super sharp. Unlike say, Kamala.

[@therealtw90]

not sure if you had the chance to watch the Rogan interview. JD has this really interesting way of speaking, where he will end his responses with a definitive statement. Right here @4:05 is where he is about to end, and he always sticks the landing with something definitive. JD has turned out to be a pretty good pick for VP

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@therealtw90 I'd vote for him for President in 2028.

[@freezerburn7]

Amazing what happens when you get a young candidate

[@TeeKay.11787]

J.D. Vance can explain this clearly b/c he knows exactly what he's talking about, Ladies and Gentleman, Thats the difference between him and Kamala. How anyone can vote for her is mind blowing.

[@mainebigfoothunter7088]

JD is a sharp man. Answers questions pleasantly, respectfully and factual

[@rishone7392]

Amen

[@tytaylor8680]

"Nothing comes to mind." - Kamala Harris TRUMP / VANCE 2024!!!

[@woonfaseng8737]

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[@edmurks236]

Said the mindless one.

[@jaded_ninja]

​@@edmurks236yeah kamala

[@Peter-gu9ph]

That sums her up beautifully.

[@leviathan68w78]

I mean she's not lying. There really is nothing in her mind. Completely empty.

[@lunatimecast6744]

This was the first time listening to Vance and I loved how he took her question seriously and answered her with an intelligent researched answer based on history and science. It gives me hope for our future.

[@lraoux]

Same. He has a good chance of being a future president, and then you throw in how Elon Musk wants to get involved. For the first time I actually have hope.

[@so5502]

You should listen to Joe Rogan and JD Vance interview. Three hours of great answers just like this and you get to know him personally, too. He is actually really funny and down-to-earth.

[@berto2125]

Listen to him on theos pod and the Joe Rogan podcast. He is extremely intelligent, funny, and he seems like a down to earth guy

[@Happyheretic2308]

@@so5502and he bakes! What’s not to like 😊

[@maryturner5188]

Watch his Rogan interview and his Theo Vaughan podcast. He is so real and genuine.

[@waterboxer87]

JD Vance gives full, direct, informative, well thought out answers. Kamala Harris, the San Francisco simpleton, spews non-sensical, "stupid speak," word salads that answer nothing. How Kamala could attract voters is beyond me.

[@GlendaJones-yk5lw]

Unbelievable the BS SHE SPEWS, AND DUMB DUMB DEMOCRATS BELIEVE LIES LIES LIES

[@Adam-ni4oi]

Likes attract likes. Stupid leader attracts even more stupid followers. Law of attraction is undefeated.....😂

[@FaithEvangelista-tp5wz]

Sad to say but you are absolutely correct. This election is not really about the right vs the left but about stupidity vs intelligence. Actually, it’s more like stupidity vs common sense. 😒

[@protorhinocerator142]

Solid plans from a solid leader. On the other end, we get vague word salad and "I definitely have a plan" without ever telling us what that plan is.

[@codykline8613]

A lot of people truly believe Trump is like Hitler. Apparently he is the worst of everything... lol

[@talawoods25]

Now THAT'S how you answer a question. 🙌🏾

[@lookbovine]

Don’t answer, huh? The question wasn’t about manufacturing jobs or tariffs. It was about the economy for 20 yos… oh, but SNL joke first 😂

[@Rich-fk5zk]

​@@lookbovine yeah the left really is this dumb. She wanted to know about her future you fool. People like you worry about now. People who will be successful wonder about tomorrow.

[@AprilGarcia-sm4bi]

This is what it sounds like when people really do have solid, well thought out plans in place for how to get to a goal. He doesn't have to tell you how horrible someone else is to get his point across. He doesn't talk around the question. He gave a clear, intelligent answer that people can understand and be confident about. Trump/Vance MAGA!

[@edmurks236]

Plus he has a great sense of humor. Harris has no sense of humor she is just a joke.

[@protorhinocerator142]

When the country is this gorked up after 4 years of mismanagement, it's fairly easy to craft solid policy that would swing the pendulum back in the right direction. Find the worst thing currently being done and undo it. Alternately, find something Trump already fixed and do more of it. Nothing Harris says will fix anything, not even in theory and giving her the benefit of the doubt that she's serious. Everything she plans to do will only cause more damage. Catastrophic, foreseeable, and very predictable damage. She must not be allowed to do this.

[@TammySmith-kq8fm]

Hats off to JD Vance for taking the extra time and, being able to explain tarriffs, taxes, energy economics, etc! He explained it so even a younger person can understand it and, it all makes sense! A complete answer to a question. Way to go JD! You are AWESOME!

[@georgedelarosa5437]

Could you imagine Harris trying to explain that. First of all, she doesn’t understand it, and secondly, the democrats don’t realize this is what Trump was doing in his last term in office. They call this a national tax, that’s gonna raise prices, but it was proven that it actually lowers prices and brings more jobs back to the U.S. Unfortunately, they hate a single individual, more than they love their country.

[@rune_rosen]

It definitely shows that he’s a father by how he doesn’t make you feel dumb, and merely explains it to you so that you understand.

[@theresaherman]

Old guy here. Vance nailed it. Energy costs drive this country. Simple as that.

[@protorhinocerator142]

They taught me this back in 8th grade. All of our productivity is divided by the cost of energy to make it happen. If energy costs are high, you're dividing by a very large number, reducing the nation's production. Make energy costs low and productivity increases across the board. Make energy costs low, and the price of everything (besides energy) drops overnight. There's your "price gouging". It costs money to ship tomatoes to the grocery store. Diesel fuel is expensive. Drop the price and tomatoes are cheaper. All this without causing deflation. It's simply a better price. No downside. I'll go further. I believe it's evil to tax energy, housing, clothing, or food. These are all things everyone needs, and high prices affect poor people the most. Where is all their fake concern for the poor when it comes to taxes? "Tax cuts for the rich" for these items won't affect rich people that much, but they will affect poor people immensely. 2023 numbers for a typical gallon of fuel (gasoline/diesel) Taxes 14/15 Distro/Marketing 11/19 Refining 25/20 Crude oil 50/47 That means if you're paying $3.00 for a gallon of gas, 42 cents of that is taxes. This is the government increasing the cost of energy, to reduce the nation's productivity. If I'm a billionaire I don't care how much gas costs for my Ferrari. But if I'm poor living paycheck to paycheck, I feel it. That can be about 7 bucks every time I fill up. Like I said, this is evil. Eliminate all taxes on energy. It's evil because it hurts the poor the most, and it's bad for the economy. Now there are fewer jobs and the poor are screwed yet again. In 8th grade I understood this.

[@johnshaw6702]

​@@protorhinocerator142Last time I checked the government makes more money off of gas than the companies that create it. Back when Arnold was governor of California, driving a hummer, they past a bill for more efficient engines, which I personally approve of. But because people were using less gas, the government was losing revenue, so they raised the tax on gas. Essentially, they were using less gas, but were paying more per gallon than they did before. Today, California still has the highest gas prices and gas tax in the nation.

[@protorhinocerator142]

@@johnshaw6702 But it's those "evil execs" at the oil companies who are too greedy and are price gouging. Just ask any snowflake.

[@gelliohumberto5858]

Same. Totally agreed.👍🇺🇸

[@amigoblast2095]

Agree. Look at Germany. After Ukraine spies blew up the gas pipe, their energy costs are sky rocketing and the whole German economy is falling down.

[@dianaluzzatto9799]

He is prepared, and shows respect for the personssking questions.And - what a releif - no maniacal laughter!

[@tamaraa6371]

America is finally in good hands.

[@UNDERESTIM4TED]

4 years of Trump and Vance then 8 years of Vance our future will be looking bright!

[@kimberlyf4888]

Vance and Gabbard!

[@mike-b8k-j6y]

Vance and Tulsi Gabbard 8 years. 2036 Gabbard/Byron Donalds or Vivel R.

[@michellehart228]

Vance and Senator Hawley would be a great ticket. I love Gabbard as well.

[@TheSpiral01]

Then Tucker, then Elon, then Vivek. Adding Trumps next plus all of them, that's 36 years of fixing.

[@graigorygilbert602]

2024-Trump/Vance 2028- Vance/Ramaswamy 2032-Vance/Ramaswamy 2036-Ramaswamy/Owens

[@LorettaGrace-kf7kh]

Now, that's how to answer a question!!❤👍

[@Vincent-zl6yl]

Exactly.

[@matthewbialorucki1742]

Spot on!

[@protorhinocerator142]

It's almost shocking after hearing people like Harris/Walz deliver such spectacular non-answers to direct questions.

[@NoDrNo]

Tulsi as the first woman president

[@alexandrea3740]

@@NoDrNo. Maybe. I like her a lot, and hopefully we’ll get to know her better in Trump’s next 4 years.

[@billn5105]

This is how to answer a question.

[@lookbovine]

He didn’t answer her question about economy for 20 yos, it was the regular talking points and lies about tariffs. Look up how tariffs work before voting.

[@Voltorka]

@@lookbovine he told her a cause and effect. cause: we impose tariffs on imported goods, pump more oil effect: OUR (US) economy becomes stronger and prices go down, so 20 yo will pay less for whatever they do

[@Phijkchu_Dialga]

@@lookbovine Cheaper prices due to cheaper energy directly benefits everyone, including 20yo's. it's called cause and effect. also, Tarrifs are a good method to do what he explained, you make imports more expensive which incentivized businesses to expand within the country instead of out of country. Which by the way, would lower prices. do you know why? Less energy spent transporting items long distance.

[@car-keys]

I think Vance is the future of the Republican party. He agrees with trump on most things, but without the chaos. Trump was needed for things to change, but Vance is who's needed afterwards

[@barbwallace188]

Full explanation so everyone understands. This guy is awesome

[@protorhinocerator142]

And yet many people will perform countless mental gymnastics and go very far out of their way not to understand. It's called willful ignorance. Vance is right on the money, but the TDS crowd will act like he's spewing Russian propaganda or whatever. Pick a lame excuse. One is as good as the next. The MSM will tell them to believe it and they will all bypass any critical thinking and believe it, then try to parrot it back to us.

[@aaa-hs3it]

Very impressive he can give such a detailed response while he's on the spot and in front of millions of people watching. Wish I could do that Even made a joke that stuck too

[@bluebonnet1014]

Wow! So clear and to the point. So refreshing to hear someone speak and make total sense.

[@chefstirston]

too bad he's lying

[@bluebonnet1014]

@ you wish

[@mikeinmon4997]

Wow specific logical answer to a real question!

[@Grammie65-j8h]

JD Vance is awesome ❤

[@CarlosBraz-ve3ki]

Clear like water.

[@georgetran2705]

Wow 😮. Honest straight answer that makes sense. Putting America first!

[@janicesbickford5762]

Vance is intelligent and very well spoken. When he answers a question you understand his answer. And his beginning answer was hilarious. And I like that he's not rattled by some questions. That's because he's done his homework. Make America Great Again Please. 🇺🇸 💯 🇺🇸

[@davidhicks1426]

Trump's impact on the Republican party has changed it for the better, much like in my home country of Canada where our Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has created a truly big tent party. The team of people Trump has surrounded himself with is stellar and will carry on the America First movement (Freedom First for us non-Americans) for years to come.

[@JeordieFellner]

JD is a beast. 2028 let's go

[@emekaossai5485]

We need to get Trudeau out!

[@maxdamagusbroski]

Looking back to his 2020 run now, or even his 2016, even though he is a force of nature, Trump looked like such a lone figure. These great people around him, both holding him up, and holding him to account this time, are exactly what he needed, and what America needs. Such a great, balanced team.

[@krautroach514]

Absolutely. Fellow Canadian here and I'm so proud of right taking this route. It finally feels like we're trying to help those on the left and recognized what universal rights actually mean. To anyone on the left reading this, we aren't going to give up on humanity and that includes you, no matter how hard you hate us for it

[@rolondoholmes1845]

J D knows his crowd and his craft , he’s got my vote anyday

[@EmoEmu]

Unburdened by what has been rejected.

[@martian6201]

This felt like a lesson in politics. Very thorough amd very easy to understand. I now have an understanding of how tariff works and basically a formula to boost an economy from political perspective. Well done ❤. From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Neal-xk3ij]

If only the news stations reported these wonderful answers to these questions

[@Asidebar]

NewsMedia is all about providing lies on Republicans

[@spongebobsquarepants2878]

I really like this guy! He gives straight answers and you can tell by his “speak” he is quite intelligent! 👍❤️🎯🇺🇸

[@truthseeker3962]

I have read that Vance's IQ is at least 140- that is, very VERY intelligent.

[@Mmmmchocolate]

Facts. My wages up more under Trump than under Biden, or Obama.

[@backroadbeetle4781]

I saw a 30% increase in income and 30% decrease in costs (where I'm at) under Trump. Currently I'm sitting at a 30% increase in wage again, but damn near a 300% increase in overall costs.

[@protorhinocerator142]

@@backroadbeetle4781 What damage they can do in only 4 years.

[@M98747]

​@@backroadbeetle4781I make a lot more now because I've moved up significantly in my position, but with the cost of living skyrocketing, it doesn't feel like I make more.

[@gago3221]

@@protorhinocerator142apparently a lot

[@andrewwestman2407]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a more thorough answer by a politician in my life. JD Vance could be our guy for the next 8 years after Trump.

[@yourtube9224]

Never heard a politician answer to the actual question before.

[@janetprice85]

Vance is a gem. Vote!

[@RondaByrd-y2i]

AGREED!!! 💯

[@cynthiahafner796]

Read JD Vance’s book Hillbilly Elegy. Great book and it helps you understand his past. Quite an intelligent and compassionate person who cares deeply about Americans! TRUMP/VANCE 2024 ❤️🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jonathanpizarro9956]

That is also a movie in Netflix

[@GlendaJones-yk5lw]

​@@jonathanpizarro9956it,s an amazing film. Watched it in new zealand. From new zealand, ho go trump and Vance.

[@jazzmannca]

OMG I almost spit out my lunch...that was so funny!! "Well let me tell you I grew up in a middle class family" hahahahahahahaha

[@TraceguyRune]

When my boss asks me about the status on a project, I'll just remind him I grew up in a middle class family.

[@MaryofMayberry]

He didn't at all. And look how far he has come.

[@Devina210]

I think he said "working class"

[@Ryan-iw3dj]

Politician that gave an answer that fully answered the question, explained the answer, defined the key term he was utilizing, and making it overall easy for everyone to understand, regardless of education level. Wow.

[@aaa-hs3it]

Amazing answer right there, I wish more Americans were listening to this

[@Str8ABH]

America, did you listen to that actual answer?

[@nev.catalyst7478]

sadly, half of america prefers the joke answer

[@chefstirston]

@@nev.catalyst7478 scream it sister, Harris/Walz 2024

[@excellentcomment]

​@@chefstirston if it goes that way, we'll all be screaming. Here's why: if Harris pumps money into the economy as she is promising, that creates inflation. More money = more demand More demand than supply = price goes up. That's economic law. She's promising to make inflation worse and people poorer. Another reason why: foreign policy disaster. Our adversaries are motivated by the disastrous way Harris handles things like Afghanistan and our southern border. It's weak, and weakness invites aggression. Don't make Americans scream. Trump Vance 2024.

[@chefstirston]

@@excellentcomment "pumps money into the economy" you have no idea what you're talking about. Trump is a rapist conman but fall for it again. Harris/Walz 2024

[@Str8ABH]

🤝’s all around. We did it boys

[@Attached-data1]

I love JD Vance. He's such a smart, eloquent, patriotic American. I so happy president Trump picked him for vp and really hope he runs next! Trump Vance 2024!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Ruylopez778]

a protege of Peter Thiel

[@jessicahannah2522]

Actually, he should wait out a term. VP's who run for President immediately following their term do not get elected to the Presidency. If he waits out 2028, in 2032 he could get a clean run to the White House. VP's just don't do well right after their term. Biden was the same, he had to wait a term out before being elected to WH.

[@jeffsmith-ze6wb]

JD ROCKS!!!❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸DJT/JDV 2024 HOORAH MAGA 100%❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@karlostj4683]

Tariffs don't simply make foreign goods more expensive - they also make American goods more expensive, because American producers have no incentive to keep their prices much lower than what the tariffs force on foreign goods. Remember: The Great Depression was ushered in by Hoover imposing the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act on foreign goods, which triggered tariffs on American goods sold to foreigners. This drove production into the ground.

[@R0gueM]

Very well articulated response by JD. That was impressive. That wasn’t a politician answering a question, and it’s surprising. I’m not used to that.

[@blessed3584]

JD has an amazing amount of wisdon, far beyond his age. Trump/Vance🇺🇸

[@JFitable]

Not trying to fight you on this, just want to say that Age is not necessarily something that scales with Wisdom. Einstein was 42 when he won the Nobel prize for his work around light/photon quanta. JD Vance is 40. This is his prime, and he's got A LOT more prime left to give.

[@lynnemoss8976]

Love JD Vance!!❤❤ let’s make America great again normal again and proud again!!

[@RondaByrd-y2i]

❤🙏🙏AMEN!!!

[@RondaByrd-y2i]

ALREADY VOTED EARLY TRUMP/VANCE!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@alltaira5922]

Being a truck driver, I wonder how many people know how much money goes into fueling a truck per day. They probably freak out if they knew lol

[@kalevipoeg6916]

Well, average big truck holds 120 to 150 gallons. Average fuel economy 6.5 to 7.5 miles per gallon. Average gallon price, diesel, $3.11. Assuming a 600 mile range per working day, that's 80 to 92.3 gallons at $3.11 per gallon, or $249 to $287 per 600 mile stretch with one stop at the end to refuel. Compare this with my Ford Focus, 33 MPG, which would cost about $65 for the same trip depending on fuel type selected, or over 4x lower for the same distance in cost. I've never driven a truck bigger than a U-Haul but I'd hazard to guess somewhere in that range ;) MORE IMPORTANTLY than the EXACT actual cost, let's show people what happens when the company must reimburse fuel (i assume that's how it works - you get a fuel card or reimbursed) that costs 50% more. New cost: $4.67 per gallon. Same distance, same fuel economy (by the way, ironically this makes a good argument for electric trucks if they can be recharged within the time you rest - the cost would be a lot lower per mile) $374 to $431 per 600 mile stretch per day. Assuming that truck is on the road 7 days a week 365 days a year (just for the sake of argument), that is $156,899 in JUST fuel costs per year with a 50% increase, or on the higher end $104,468 per year WITHOUT the 50% price increase. This means over $52,000 per year MORE in cost for just ONE truck on the road that the company must pay. How many trucks is a big transport company fielding at any one time? Hundreds? Thousands? A lot, I bet. So that could balloon into MILLIONS of dollars more the company must pay if the fuel goes up by 50%, per year. And for every dollar the company's transportation fees increase, grocery stores must pay that much more and then some to obtain the stock they sell. THEY must in turn then raise their prices to offset their extra costs. Regardless of exacts, Kamala Harris' price freezing plan for this reason alone would drive many stores out of business - which would impact the entire chain from source to store, including many jobs. At the same time I think it IS worth slowly transitioning to electric or other fuel sources which are going to be more sustainable long term than petroleum, of which we DO have finite supply on earth. It also does have an environmental impact - Trump is wrong on that - but you also need the INFRASTRUCTURE in place, which takes some time. I hope Trump - if he wins - is wise enough to work with Musk to streamline the transition - gradually - from gas to electric. One difficulty of course is that many of these companies are not going to want to just stop using the trucks they HAVE already and pay for a brand new Tesla truck, so maybe Trump and Musk can work out an exchange program with trucking companies - turn it in for credit toward a new Tesla truck that would cost a lot less per mile in the long run than fossil fuels, which WILL eventually run out here and there, resulting in higher prices at the pump.

[@Mynameisfunny12]

@@kalevipoeg6916while it is true that gas is expensive, electrical is just as expensive and can also put heavy strain on power grids. Semi’s and large trucks will actually save the MOST money on fuel by going a hybrid(electric and gas), or doing some sort of biofuel/electric hybrid. I don’t have the full data on me atm, but the best example of the cost would to look into EV batteries for all-electric cars like Tesla. Those things do not come cheap in any capacity. This is a good debate though, and I’d be willing to hear more about it.

[@steelplastic2700]

Really bro, I pay $1500-$1700 dollars per week in fuel costs right now. From 2016-2020 it was only $600-800!

[@User-s9h2o0tx]

​@@kalevipoeg6916 WOW 🤯 my little camry holds about 13~14 gallons. Thanks for the details. New knowledge obtained. 👌

[@mihirpanchal5754]

Just vote for Trump so we can get this guy the top spot in another 4 years… sharp as a tack. This guy is awesome

[@JJay-t5f12]

Now that's how you answer a question! He gave specific solutions with logistics. No round-about word salads with empty content. Answering questions is not hard when you actually have real answers. I voted yesterday! Trump/Vance 2024!!!

[@senudarajapakse3469]

JD vance is the sharpest tool in the shed

[@AndrewBrownK]

It’s incredible. Actually inspiring a lot of hope for the next 4 years.

[@romanhoax9014]

*It was a funny joke but his answer was incredible and so well delivered*

[@sandywilkie1169]

Now that is an answer.

[@DynaChris00]

I just love listening to him talk. He is an amazing speaker.

[@dr_science1010]

I'm so proud of you Mr. Vance! Congratulations, you deserve this. You are an amazing man to come through the trials of your life and come out on top. God bless you!

[@kikialdrich4574]

JD is so solid!

[@seanedwards7047]

Could you imagine a debate between Kamala Harris and JD Vance or Kamala Harris and Vivek? That would be glorious to watch.

[@Randomname6133]

Tim walz is more capable in a debate than harris but I still think vivek and jdvance wins

[@gameplayer1980]

Well played. Also great answer.

[@Whatiftheresmore1314]

Vance is legend! Fun to listen to, also bright, clear, specific, spot on! ❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@KevinSandoval-hd6gv]

How can you not love this guy!!

[@JeffRadford-e6n]

West Texas for Trump!! Drill baby drill!!

[@user-tb9gq4mw2c]

Okay that was good one

[@JanakKumarPatel-ys7cx]

Go vote trump and you will feel the difference in price and safety and jobs for American kisa

[@krohnoz]

Great answer, straight to the point! Love to see this in my country, germany...

[@adrianaalvarez3190]

Praying4u&Germany❤

[@tammyhance8603]

I see great things in the future of J.D.!🇺🇲

[@claudb1029]

He really is a spectacular speaker. When he had that Debate with Walz it accentuated how much they are polar opposites. Walz is truly a Dope and Vance is Absolutely Brillant.

[@digittbr1688]

Bingo!

[@kyle6703]

Thank you, JD Vance for answering a question by giving very specific actions and policies you and Trump will do if elected. Listening to Kamala ramble and NEVER answer any question with specifics is absolutely infuriating. Young people out there - listen to what Vance and Trump are saying. Concrete and tangible actions to improve your lives and this country. Please get out and vote and make your vote matter. Vote for Trump and Vance.

[@proverbs31lady]

Wow! Solid answer 💯

[@retrictumrectus1010]

I would love to have an economics teacher like that. His answer is easy to digest.

[@citizen8279]

Tariffs are going to increase prices for all the products imported. By the way us based companies-importers are going to pay these tariffs, not Chinese manufacturers) Vance is not good in economics at all.

[@okonkwokingsley3334]

Vote Trump ❤❤❤ Peace to the world ❤❤❤

[@OnlyJesusSaves7777]

🇺🇸VOTE TRUMP🇺🇸

[@arzelliapope6348]

Thank you for explaining that

[@Alicia652]

Excellent answer to her question! He can take complicated topics and bring them into easy to understand language. He has been a tremendous asset to the Trump ticket! ❤

[@niknak8299]

Love this guy man. So down to earth I can’t wait to see what he does in office with Trump.

[@benediktjostingmeier2223]

A very good public speaker

[@matthewbialorucki1742]

I like this guy.he’s sharp

[@erikhuerta2759]

Masterclass

[@graceyim2941]

Thank you JD. God bless you and God bless America. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Vote early to lock in.

[@StrikeAxl]

This is awesome. Not only he answered the question, he also threw shade at the bastardization of the economy that happened during the 80s (Reagan). Genuinely like that he is our VP.

[@okonkwokingsley3334]

Vote Trump ❤❤❤ No more Wars ❤❤❤

[@stevendphoto]

Vance deserves to be President someday...!

[@robertcox8994]

He will have experience with his next campaign

[@michaeljacoby6516]

Oh he will be President! He will continue the work President Trump and he will be doing these next 4 years to get us back to greatness. How can we not be excited for the future.

[@vsimoul]

I am not an american and in fact I am a left winger, but daaamn this guy is unburdened from what has been!

[@DrummerBoi181]

😂😂😂

[@elgin4010]

Thank you, Vice President Vance. You did a great job explaining everything

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Can anyone imagine Tim Walz talk coherently and on topic like this? 😂😂

[@gelliohumberto5858]

No.😂👍🇺🇸

[@RondaByrd-y2i]

LMBO-BUT SERIOUSLY NO!!! LOVE HOW VANCE EXPLAINS THINGS CLEARLY!!!

[@Justsomeinternetguy9]

Gotta say, love him or hate him, that was an answer! And whether you agree or not, whether his numbers and facts are accurate (not saying they arent, but i havent checked them), whether his plan would work or not, this actually is an answer to a question. Fucking bravo! A politician answered a question, im honestly impressed

[@earitch5856]

Vote accordingly, like your one vote decides the election.

[@themediaisnotyourfriend1124]

Wow a vice president that can actually give q direct answer. No "feelings " or "joy" or blaming others for their failures. Straight to the point. America needs this or America is done for Trump 2024 to save America an American citizens

[@billn5105]

If this was kamala her answer would be “i used to work in mcdonalds”.

[@MrSgtau]

How are your economic policies going to help young people to find work? Kamala's answer: Donald Trump is bad.

[@jackcooper1448]

Holy shit this might be the first time I've ever seen a politician answer a question

[@campy9712]

Four years Trump, eight years Vance. Imagine how great this Republic will be if that comes true.

[@danielmitchell924]

Thank you Sir!!