US Vice President Vance said on Thursday that the key to the controversy over Ukraine's use of Starlink lies in US policy toward Russia and Ukraine, and that Musk, as a private company, should not decide how to intervene in the war without explicit instructions from the US government.
According to X user @__Inty__, when responding to questions about whether Trump's business interests influence presidential decisions and whether there is corruption in the White House, US Vice President JD Vance stated clearly that he has never seen any evidence of corruption by Trump or by this administration, rejecting the related allegations.
According to X user @__Inty__, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in public that the current high oil prices are attributable to the Biden administration's energy policies. Vance believes that the incumbent administration's policies have led to tight energy supplies, thereby driving up oil prices, and he used this as a criticism of the incumbent administration's economic governing competence.
Beijing time, October 18, 2026, a US man publicly confronted US Vice President JD Vance in person, demanding that the government hold leadership accountable over the deaths of his wife and other soldiers in an attack. The man pointed out that although an Iranian drone was the direct weapon that killed his wife, there were multiple serious errors and fundamental failures before the attack occurred, and he demanded a thorough investigation and corresponding accountability from the government.
On October 18, 2026, US vice presidential candidate JD Vance stated publicly that if the United States withdraws from the Middle East and lets Iran control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, it would directly cause a sharp rise in gasoline prices. The remarks underscored the strategic importance of the strait to global energy supplies and to domestic US oil prices.
According to clashreport, U.S. Vice President Vance said regarding the situation involving Iran that the U.S. military had made major mistakes in the past regarding where troops are deployed and has recognized that it can do better, and that changes have already been made. Vance said that because military security is involved, he would not disclose specific details, so as not to let the Iranian side obtain them.
US Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance (JD Vance) stated in public remarks that about 20 US soldiers have died in the Iran conflict. He stressed that if soldiers are asked to pay with their lives, the United States must gain something of very great value from it, thereby questioning the necessity and payoff of the current involvement in the conflict.
According to a report by Sound of Hope, U.S. Vice President Vance stated that neither he nor President Trump were notified in advance about federal agents executing a search warrant at the residence of Minnesota Democratic Representative Omar.
US Vice President Vance announced the suspension of eight technology companies, including Microsoft, from participating in the H-1B visa program, and launched an investigation into the J-1 visa programs at nine universities.
Vance stated that a Trump administration will fire officials within agencies such as the FBI, CIA, DHS, and CDC who forced big tech companies to censor speech and suppressed the truth about the 2020 election and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Republican National Committee's midterm convention was held in Dallas, Texas from September 9 to 10. It was the first time a major U.S. party has held a national party event in a midterm election year, with about 20,000 supporters expected each day. Trump will speak on two consecutive nights, and Vice President Vance and other Republican leaders are in attendance. The agenda focuses on tax cuts, the economy, immigration, and border security.
President Trump and Vice President Vance paid tribute to Lindsey Graham in posts, calling him a patriot, a great statesman, and an influential lawmaker.
An international naval parade was held on the banks of the Hudson River in New York, showcasing warships from around the world. U.S. Vice President Vance delivered a speech celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
On April 11, 2026, U.S. Vice President Vance led a delegation of about 300 people (including a large number of security, guard, and protocol personnel) to Rawalpindi near Islamabad, where he held talks with a 71-person Iranian delegation.