Don’t elect ‘crazy people’ responsible for higher prices: Vance

Emily HallasSeptember 21, 2026

JD Vance, the Vice President, warned that voting for Democrats in the upcoming November elections would lead to increased crime and inflation. He emphasized that the Trump governance successfully reduced both issues and argued that Republicans need another term to continue this progress. During a Newsmax interview, Vance countered Democrats’ focus on affordability and rising prices caused by the Iran war, asserting that Trump and republicans have already brought inflation and crime rates down from their highs under Biden. he urged voters to reject radical policies that contribute to the current frustrations. Additionally, there are promotional sections encouraging readers to subscribe to the Washington Examiner for full access to news, analysis, and commentary, highlighting the importance of trusted reporting and offering subscription options.

Vice President JD Vance warned a vote for Democrats in November is a vote for a return to higher crime and inflation, arguing the Trump administration needs another term of GOP power to iron both issues out.

Vance’s comments came as he was pressed on what his message is to voters ahead of the midterm elections during a Newsmax interview. As Democrats seek to make the election about affordability issues, contending that the Iran war has jacked up prices nationwide, the vice president sought to push back. He maintained that President Donald Trump and Republicans have brought inflation down from record highs during the Biden administration, in addition to bringing down crime rates, and sought to convince the country against voting back in “a bunch of radicals who cause these problems that you’re frustrated by in the first place.”