ATLANTA – Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance recently made several appearances on Sunday news shows, where he discussed various issues and defended himself against criticism regarding past remarks that have garnered attention during the campaign.

During the interviews, Vance highlighted Donald Trump’s record and second-term plans, criticized the Democratic ticket, and weighed in on topics such as monetary policy, military records, abortion, and family policies.

Here are some key points from Vance’s appearances:

1. Trump is right on Fed independence

Vance supported Trump’s suggestion that presidents should have more control over U.S. monetary policy, emphasizing the importance of elected leaders having input on critical decisions affecting the country.

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, however, raised concerns about the potential consequences of curtailing the Fed’s independence, citing examples from other economies.

2. Mining Walz’s military record

Vance criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for allegedly exaggerating his military record, while also pointing out Trump’s past avoidance of military service during the Vietnam War.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg defended Walz, accusing Republicans of unfairly targeting a veteran for a single slip-up in his remarks about military service.

3. Medical abortion and Florida’s referendum

Vance avoided clarifying his position on an upcoming Florida referendum that would repeal abortion restrictions, stating that Trump supports state-by-state decisions on reproductive rights.

The debate over federal limits on the medical abortion drug mifepristone remains unresolved, with conflicting statements from Trump and Vance.

4. Vance and Buttigieg’s back-and-forth on family

Vance defended his past comments about family policies, clarifying that his remarks were meant to spark a serious debate on pro-family initiatives.

Buttigieg criticized Vance for his divisive rhetoric, accusing him of focusing on disparagement rather than uplifting the country.

Overall, Vance’s appearances on various news shows provided insights into his views on key issues and his defense against campaign controversies. It will be interesting to see how these discussions impact the upcoming election.

Stay tuned for more updates!