Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) addressed questions from a cross-section of voters during a NewsNation town hall moderated by Chris Cuomo in the key swing state of Michigan on Thursday.
Vance spoke on a range of topics, including abortion, the economy, and illegal immigration. The session also included a call-in from former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee.
Here are five takeaways from the town hall:
Trump’s Tariffs
Vance responded to a question from a Michigan farmer about the challenges facing American agriculture, particularly inflation and foreign competition. Vance stressed the need to reduce energy costs, support domestic production, and protect American farmers through tariffs….