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JD Vance defends ICE, but says there's a responsibility to investigate when agents "screw up"

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JD Vance defends ICE, but says there's a responsibility to investigate when agents "screw up". (2026, October 16). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/jd-vance-defends-ice-but-says-theres-a-responsibility-to-investigate-when-agents-screw-up/

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JD Vance participated in a "Things That Matter" town hall with Tony Dokoupil where he defended ICE while acknowledging that some agents have made mistakes and faced disciplinary action. Vance noted that these instances are not always publicized.
Written by AI on 2026-10-16, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Vice President JD Vance addressed public concerns during a CBS News town hall in Flat Rock, Michigan, on October 17, 2026, just weeks before the midterms. Voters questioned Vance about the Trump administration's policies, including high gas prices and immigration rhetoric. When asked about his controversial remarks labeling H-1B visa workers as "foreign indentured servants," Vance acknowledged the imperfection of his language but clarified that he was criticizing companies rather than immigrants themselves. Additionally, Vance stated there is a chance he may not run for president in 2028 due to personal and family considerations.

Written for “JD Vance Town Hall Highlights” on 2026-11-03, grounded in this article and the 24 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 JD Vance Town Hall Highlights
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During a "Things That Matter" town hall with Tony Dokoupil, Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that some ICE agents have made mistakes and faced discipline, but said those cases aren't always advertised.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-16

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During a "Things That Matter" town hall with Tony Dokoupil, Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that some ICE agents have made mistakes and faced discipline, but said those cases aren't always advertised. asserted
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