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A Town Hall with Vice President J.D. Vance

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The Free Press. (2026, October 19). A Town Hall with Vice President J.D. Vance. The Free Press. https://www.thefp.com/p/a-town-hall-with-vice-president-jd-vance

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CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil hosted a town hall with Vice President J.D. Vance in Flat Rock, Michigan, covering topics such as immigration policies, economic issues, corruption, and the upcoming midterm elections. The event was part of a subscription-based journalism initiative by The Free Press, which offers access to investigative stories and commentary for $8.33 per month or $10 per month.
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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.

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CBS Evening News Flat Rock Immigration and Customs Enforcement Michigan The Free Press

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CBS Evening News ORG · 1× Flat Rock GPE · 1× Immigration and Customs Enforcement ORG · 1× J.D. Vance PERSON · 1× Michigan GPE · 1× The Free Press ORG · 1× Tony Dokoupil PERSON · 1×

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CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil is joined by Vice President J.D. Vance in Flat Rock, Michigan, for a town hall, where they discuss Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the economy, corruption, midterms, and more.
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