Vice President JD Vance took the stage at the National League of Cities event in Washington, D.C., on Monday, addressing key policy concerns, including rising housing costs and the impact of immigration.
During his remarks, Vance connected increased immigration levels to the growing affordability crisis in the housing market.
“When you go across the world and you see a very consistent relationship between a massive increase in immigration and a massive increase in housing prices,” Vance said.
“And we have to be honest about that.”
His comments came as the country faces a historic surge in migrants while simultaneously grappling with a housing shortage.
The basic economic principle of supply and demand suggests that when demand for housing exceeds available supply, prices rise.
During his speech, an unidentified woman interrupted Vance, shouting in protest. Her remarks were not clearly audible in the video footage, but her outburst was directed at Vance’s comments on immigration and its effects on housing.
Vance quickly responded, addressing the heckler while maintaining his composure.
“I see one of our nice representatives out here wants to actually, I guess, continue to flood the country with illegal immigrants,” Vance said. “Making your communities and cities unaffordable.”
He then directed his response specifically to the protester.
“Ma’am, with all respect, one of the reasons why we’re doing what we’re doing is because we want to make it more affordable for Americans to live,” Vance stated.
The exchange highlighted the ongoing debate over immigration policy and its economic consequences.
The Biden-Harris administration had overseen a record influx of migrants during its tenure, which has now shifted under the leadership of President Donald Trump’s administration, where border security measures have been strengthened, and deportations have increased.
As illegal border crossings continue to decline and immigration policies become more stringent, many expect housing prices to stabilize.
Vance’s remarks reflect the administration’s broader effort to address economic concerns linked to immigration policy, a topic that remains a focal point for lawmakers and voters alike.
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