Vice President JD Vance, merely one week into his tenure, is already experiencing confrontations with the media and appears to be wholly supportive of the stringent immigration policies currently being enacted by Donald Trump.
Vance engaged in a fervent discussion with CBS anchor Margaret Brennan regarding the potential increase of immigration to the United States, irrespective of whether individuals are subjected to vetting processes. Additionally, they deliberated on the proposition of abolishing birthright citizenship as stipulated by the 14th Amendment.
Donald Trump’s relationship with immigrants has consistently been transparent and readily apparent to all.
Upon assuming office, he enacted more than ten immigration directives aimed at regulating the United States borders and safeguarding the citizens of the United States from potential threats posed by immigrants.
JD Vance tells Margaret Brennan, that since he and Trump disagree with the 14th Amendment’s allowance of birth right citizenship, Trump has the power to amend the constitution. This is fascism. pic.twitter.com/whJAD0JVgg
— Sara Spector (@Miriam2626) January 26, 2025
This matter pertained not only to border security but also to the widespread deportations that he had pledged to implement during his presidential campaign.
A significant number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) searches have instilled fear within the diverse immigrant communities across the United States. This appears to be merely the inception of an extensive anti-immigrant campaign, which has already resulted in the apprehension of thousands of individuals, with approximately 6,000 arrests occurring in the final week of January 2025 alone.
The military has also been actively engaged in the deportation of undocumented labourers, utilising aircraft for repatriation or detaining individuals at Guantanamo Bay.
“We possess 30,000 beds in Guantanamo to accommodate the most egregious criminal illegal aliens who pose a significant threat to the American populace,” Trump stated, emphasising that certain individuals are so reprehensible that even their countries of origin cannot be relied upon to detain them securely.
Although this action may appear to be justifiable, it is possible to anticipate the numerous individuals who would experience unwarranted arrests, given the prevailing animosity exhibited by the U.S. government towards them.
Certainly, President Trump’s concerns extend beyond criminal activity; he has even taken the significant step of denying birthright citizenship to millions of American-born children whose parents are undocumented immigrants or hold temporary visas.
Vice President JD Vance is 100% correct, it’s time to end birthright citizenship! pic.twitter.com/6m2VGbvlVB
— Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) January 26, 2025
On his Inauguration Day, Trump executed executive orders pertaining to this issue, which may have caused significant distress to millions of individuals nationwide.
A litigation was promptly initiated in response to the executive orders, with attorneys asserting that these orders contravened the 14th Amendment’s assurance of citizenship to nearly all individuals born on U.S. territory.
Although numerous critics consider the executive orders to be unconstitutional, it is evident that the trajectory of the ‘tough love’ policy implemented by Donald Trump concerning immigrants and their families is becoming increasingly clear.
While it is not a novel occurrence, it remains astonishing nonetheless. Is JD Vance involved in this matter? You know he is!
JD Vance engaged in a vigorous debate with Margaret Brennan regarding the numerous immigration policies implemented by Trump, asserting that an excessive number of dubious and violent individuals are accessing the United States.
While they are considered to be vetted, it appears that JD Vance and the Trump administration believe that the vetting process should be further intensified to effectively manage the continuous influx of immigrants and to identify those individuals entering the country with malicious intent.
Vance noted that there have been multiple instances of individuals classified as ‘properly vetted’ immigrants who subsequently intended to carry out terrorist attacks, including during the most recent presidential campaign.
Brennan observed that due to the recent executive orders issued by Trump, more than 30,000 Afghan refugees who were slated to enter the United States had their flights cancelled, resulting in their being ensnared in a state of immigration purgatory, unable to proceed to the U.S.
It appears that matters of that nature are of lesser concern to Vance compared to the potential threat posed by individuals who may cause damage upon entering the country.
The most troubling aspect of this entire case is that both Vance and Brennan present valid arguments; however, the crux of the matter lies in the extent to which the U.S. government can impose stringent measures on individuals in need and those who are constitutionally entitled to citizenship.
Margaret Brennan emphasised that the United States was, in essence, established by immigrants; therefore, it is imperative that we extend them greater consideration and respect.
For those who missed VP JD Vance’s masterclass interview with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation. pic.twitter.com/Ui3lHhjtFx
— charmane harbert ✝️ 🇺🇸 (@callme_Chari) January 26, 2025
Nevertheless, JD Vance remained resolute in his commitment to prioritise the interests of American citizens above all else.
“Although our nation was established by immigrants, this does not necessitate that, 240 years later, we must maintain the most ineffective immigration policy globally,” he remarked, expressing unequivocal support for the immigration policy proposed by Trump.
As Brennan promptly noted, even Vance himself previously asserted that all immigrants who have undergone appropriate vetting should be permitted entry into the country. However, the Vice President appeared indifferent to his prior stance and remained resolute in his current position, advocating for an immediate suspension of all incoming immigration until further notice, coupled with a comprehensive investigation prior to any individuals being granted access to United States territory.
Margaret Brennan: “But this is a country founded by immigrants”
VP Vance: “Yes… but just because we were founded by immigrants doesn’t mean that 240 years later we have to have the dumbest immigration policy in the world.”
Like he’s talking to a child.😂pic.twitter.com/j2V4P5IRsJ
— Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) January 26, 2025
Any statements made by Brennan were consistently met with a rationale that essentially distilled to the phrase, “I don’t care, Margaret.” This expression has gained considerable traction, having nearly gone viral, primarily due to Vance’s frequent utilisation of it as a rebuttal to the CBS News anchor’s commentary on the subject.
Subsequent to the interview, numerous users on X/Twitter expressed their endorsement of Trump’s stringent immigration policy and conveyed their support for Vance in his resolute commitment to abolishing birthright citizenship and curtailing illegal immigration.
Nevertheless, we are still confronted with an unpleasant residue resulting from the policy implications that millions of individuals will experience as a consequence of this significant constitutional alteration.
It is evident that the matter possesses greater complexity than it initially appears, and we must await the subsequent actions of the Trump administration concerning future immigrants and their citizenship status.