Vice President JD Vance took voter questions during an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News and aired on Saturday, with anchor Tony Dokoupil moderating. Vance argued that the Trump administration's economic and Iran policies will pay off over time, but acknowledged that fixing the economy will take more than 18 months. He said he has not decided whether to run for president in 2028, though he is widely viewed as an early frontrunner in the Republican primaries. On energy, he admitted gas prices are too high and pointed to Iran's attacks on oil tankers and the risk of Iran controlling shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion also reflected voter concern about cost of living, as inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.
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