Vice President JD Vance said there is “a lot more work to do” on the economy under President Donald Trump, noting that the Trump administration is making progress ahead of the midterm elections.
During the “Hot Topics” segment on The View, co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin questioned Vance about persistent economic concerns and whether voters who supported the Trump administration’s promises on lowering inflation and costs will be satisfied in November.
“I think voters have every right to expect as much as possible out of their elected representatives,” Vance said Tuesday.
Vance said the administration was elected on several key priorities, including strengthening border security and lowering prices, arguing that it has successfully delivered on its immigration agenda while continuing to address economic concerns.
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“There’s a lot of work to do in large part because of what’s happened over the last few months in the Middle East. Oil, which got up to $120 a barrel, now is at $80 a barrel. That is going to be reflected in lower fuel, lower food, lower energy prices. But there’s a lot more work to do,” Vance said.
Higher energy and food prices following the outbreak of war with Iran have added to inflation concerns and increased financial strain on consumers. Inflation recently reached its highest level in three years, driven in large part by rising fuel costs and more expensive household goods.
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Vance acknowledged his pride in economic restructuring, noting that the country is now seeing “a large amount of capital investment” coming into the United States. Vance framed the construction of factories and the rise in construction jobs as a sign of economic recovery.
“I think that we’re making progress, but ultimately, we’re gonna make our pitch to the voters in November, and they’re the ones who get to decide whether we’ve done a good job or not, and that’s how they’re gonna vote,” Vance said.