Vance Says Economy Is Turning the Ship Around in Michigan Town Hall

Vice President JD Vance said during a town hall in Michigan that the economy is 'turning the ship around.'

Vance acknowledged that economic improvement will take time, stating it will take more than 18 months to fix the country's economic issues. He responded to concerns about inflation and small business struggles, saying the administration is building factories before hiring workers.

Vance said the president has given the economy an 'A+' rating. He said the president's view of massive new investments is valid, but emphasized that factories must be built first before workers are hired.

The town hall, held in a swing state that helped Trump and Vance win in 2024, also covered issues like Iran policy and immigration. Vance said he has not decided whether he will run for president in 2028, calling himself a 'procrastinator' when it comes to big life decisions.

He added that his wife, Usha Vance, has never loved politics, though he has not ruled out a future run.

Vance is widely seen as an early Republican primary contender and has been described by President Trump as his 'most likely' successor.

Key Points

• Vance said economic recovery will take more than 18 months.
• Vance said the economy is turning the ship around.
• Vance said factories must be built before workers are hired.
• Vance said the president gave the economy an 'A+' rating.
• Vance said he has not decided whether to run for president.
• Vance said he is a procrastinator when considering a presidential run.
• Vance said his wife has never loved politics.

The event aired on CBS News and is available on Paramount+, YouTube, and CBSNews.com.