Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday faced sharp criticism for attributing the nation's affordability crisis, particularly high housing costs, to Democrats, while overlooking President Donald Trump's decision to withhold his signature from a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing such expenses.
Vance stated on Fox News that he wished Democrats were more willing to collaborate on lowering housing and gasoline prices to improve the lives of Americans. "We could have some real bipartisan compromise," he said.
However, critics pointed out that the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed Congress with broad support last week, was designed to address affordability by expediting single-family home development and restricting private equity firms from purchasing these properties. President Trump has reportedly halted plans to sign the bill, demanding instead the passage of the SAVE America Act, which would mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo identification for voting, citing unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud.
Social media users and commentators quickly responded to Vance's remarks, with many calling him a "liar" and highlighting Trump's role in delaying the housing legislation. "Vance is not only a damn liar, but stupid! The House and Senate passed a housing bill to do just that, and Trump refuses to sign it," one user wrote on X. Another stated, "Liar. Trump refuses to sign the affordable housing act, and he’s also responsible for the high fuel prices."
Vance also pivoted to criticizing progressive Democrats, stating, "They are talking about abolishing the police and letting criminals rule our cities." He characterized this as a "fundamental transformation of the Democratic Party" and asserted the need to prevent such individuals from gaining power.
The article notes that gasoline prices increased significantly after Trump initiated military actions against Iran earlier this year. These actions led Iran to effectively close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport, raising fears of an international energy crisis.
Critics labeled Vance's statements as "delusional" and inaccurate, emphasizing that a bipartisan bill addressing housing affordability was passed by Congress and awaits presidential approval, while Trump prioritizes his election security measures.