In his first week as Vice President, JD Vance has already made headlines for his fiery defense of Donald Trump’s immigration policies. During a heated interview with CBS’s Margaret Brennan, Vance doubled down on the administration’s push to end birthright citizenship and tighten border security, leaving Brennan and viewers stunned.
Trump’s immigration agenda has been a defining feature of his presidency. From mass deportations to detaining undocumented immigrants in Guantanamo Bay, his administration has taken a hardline approach to border control. Trump has justified these actions as necessary to protect Americans from criminal elements, even suggesting that some individuals are too dangerous to be deported to their home countries.
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
One of the most controversial aspects of Trump’s agenda is his effort to end birthright citizenship. By signing executive orders targeting children born to undocumented parents, Trump has sparked outrage and legal challenges. Critics argue that these policies violate the 14th Amendment and could have devastating effects on millions of families.
Vice President JD Vance is 100% correct, it's time to end birthright citizenship! pic.twitter.com/6m2VGbvlVB
— Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) January 26, 2025
Vance, however, stands firmly behind Trump. During his interview with Brennan, he argued that the current vetting process for immigrants is flawed, citing cases where vetted individuals later engaged in criminal activity. Vance called for a complete halt to immigration until stricter measures can be implemented, a stance that Brennan challenged by pointing out the humanitarian consequences of such policies.
Brennan highlighted the plight of 30,000 Afghan refugees left in limbo after their flights to the U.S. were canceled. She also reminded Vance of America’s immigrant roots, urging compassion and fairness. Vance, however, remained resolute, stating, “We have to put the interests of U.S. citizens first.”
The interview grew tense as Vance repeatedly dismissed Brennan’s arguments with the phrase, “I don’t care, Margaret.” This blunt retort quickly went viral, drawing both praise and criticism. Supporters applauded Vance for his tough stance, while critics warned of the potential harm caused by such rigid policies.
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
As the debate over immigration rages on, Vance’s unwavering support for Trump’s agenda signals a continued shift toward stricter border control and a redefinition of citizenship in the U.S.
