{"id":2342377,"date":"2024-09-17T15:06:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T19:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vance-returning-to-washington-to-court-business-executives-for-trump-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T15:07:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T19:07:19","slug":"vance-returning-to-washington-to-court-business-executives-for-trump-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vance-returning-to-washington-to-court-business-executives-for-trump-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Vance returning to Washington to court business executives for Trump &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvance-returning-to-washington-to-court-business-executives-for-trump-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2342377&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Senator\u200c J.D. Vance (R-OH) is heading \u200bto Washington, D.C., this week to compete for \u200dthe support of major business leaders, particularly from \u2062the Business Roundtable. He will be making an appearance alongside Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D), who is speaking on behalf of \u2062Vice President Kamala Harris. This\u200c engagement is significant as it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prosecutor-who-protected-hunter-biden-resigns-from-justice-dept\/\" title=\"Prosecutor shielding Hunter Biden steps down from Justice Dept\">involves influential figures<\/a> from Big Tech, \u200cwho Vance has previously criticized.<\/p>\n<p>Vance has not been present in the Senate since he was\u200b selected as Trump&#8217;s running mate. His current trip includes stops in \u2062several states, emphasizing his campaign activities. His address to the Business\u2062 Roundtable follows\u2063 Trump&#8217;s earlier promises to\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ireland-joins-bidens-global-minimum-tax-plan\/\" title=\"Ireland Joins Biden\u2019s \u2018Global Minimum Tax\u2019 Plan\">lower corporate taxes<\/a> and reduce regulations, highlighting a continuity of messaging aimed \u200bat corporate leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Vance will participate in a Republican fundraising dinner, which is\u200b set to \u2062include key Senate GOP \u2063leadership figures. His visit coincides with ongoing congressional discussions about government funding, particularly amid\u2062 pressure\u200b from Trump for Republicans to \u200cconsider a government shutdown if specific voting legislation is not passed. Vance has echoed this sentiment, advocating for government action that would benefit the American public.<\/p>\n<p>As Congress approaches critical deadlines with little time left in the year, Vance is also facing challenges regarding bipartisan initiatives he has worked on, including\u200d rail safety legislation developed with Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in \u2064response to \u200ba \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-orders-mcdonalds-for-lunch-during-civil-fraud-trial\/\" title=\"Trump chooses McDonald&#039;s for lunch during civil fraud trial.\">train derailment incident<\/a> in East Palestine last year.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Vance returning to Washington to court business executives for Trump<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1762236\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>J.D. Vance<\/a> (R-OH) will spend a trip to Washington, D.C., this week competing with Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tim-walz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Tim Walz<\/a> (D-MN) for the support of the nation&rsquo;s top CEOs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>On Thursday morning, he will address the Business Roundtable in dueling appearances with Walz, who also accepted an invitation to speak on behalf of Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Roundtable members include the major titans of Big Tech that Vance has previously criticized.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Continuing our mission of engaging with policymakers on a bipartisan basis, we invited both Sen. Vance and Governor Walz to speak with CEOs at our September meeting, and we are pleased that both accepted,&rdquo; spokesman Michael Steel said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Vance, like other lawmakers&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2441665\/tim-scott-returns-to-senate-as-gop-colleagues-grapple-with-trumps-primary-lead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>running<\/a>&nbsp;for higher office, has been absent from Capitol Hill since former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a> tapped him as his running mate in July. This week alone, his itinerary includes stops in Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p>His speech before the Roundtable follows remarks Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/06\/13\/what-trump-told-ceos-in-their-private-meeting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>delivered<\/a> in June in which he promised to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/inside-the-ideological-bank-profiting-off-democrat-dollars-and-funneling-the-money-back-to-leftist-causes\/\" title=\"Inside The \u2018Ideological\u2019 Bank Profiting Off Democrat Dollars And Funneling The Money Back To Leftist Causes\">lower corporate tax rates<\/a> and cut regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign swing doubles as a chance for Vance to reconnect with his colleagues. On Wednesday, he will join Republicans for a fundraising dinner, according to a source familiar with his plans. The invitation, reported by <em>Punchbowl News<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/punchbowl.news\/stefanik-sept-18-fundraiser\/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=9\/16\/24%20%20AM:&amp;utm_term=Punchbowl%20AM%20and%20Active%20Subscribers%20from%20Memberful%20Combined\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>lists<\/a> all members of Senate GOP leadership, including Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), as special guests.<\/p>\n<p>McConnell has previously butted heads with Vance, a skeptic of foreign aid, over further funding for Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>Vance&rsquo;s visit to Washington comes as Congress debates a short-term extension in government funding. Trump has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3139150\/trump-escalates-call-shutdown-fight-save-act\/\">urged<\/a> Republicans to shut the government down if Democrats won&rsquo;t pass a proof-of-citizenship voting bill, comments that Vance echoed last week.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Why shouldn&rsquo;t we be trying to force this government shutdown fight to get something out of it that&rsquo;s good for the American people?&rdquo; he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HrgmwtpAsWc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>said<\/a> on a conservative podcast. &ldquo;Like, why have a government if it&rsquo;s not a functioning government?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Congress has few other deadlines before the end of the year and will break for the month of October to allow incumbents to return to their home states to campaign.<\/p>\n<p>However, one priority that has languished is a rail safety bill Vance crafted with Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) following the East Palestine train derailment last year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) speaks to reporters before he departs Pitt-Greenville Airport following a campaign event in Greenville, North Carolina, on Saturday Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo\/Steve Helber)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) doubted the legislation will get a vote before the election, though Vance has previously <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2445323\/vance-says-rail-safety-bill-privately-has-votes-needed-to-pass-senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>said<\/a> it has the Republican support to pass.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s going to be hard to do before the election,&rdquo; Durbin told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> on Monday. &ldquo;I encourage taking it up, but I think it&rsquo;s going to be difficult.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, Senate Democrats, who narrowly control the chamber, have focused on messaging bills, including a Tuesday vote on in vitro fertilization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Confirming judges has occupied the remaining time the Senate has been in session. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is attempting to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3152480\/schumer-durbin-good-fortune-beat-trump-record-judges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>beat the record<\/a> 234 judges Republicans confirmed under Trump.<\/p>\n<p>The absence of Vance and three other Republicans helped Schumer confirm a circuit court nominee on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1762236\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1762236\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) is heading to Washington, D.C., this week to vie for the backing of leading CEOs alongside Governor Tim Walz (D-MN). On Thursday morning, both will speak at the Business Roundtable, with Vance&#8217;s appearance coinciding with Walz&#8217;s invitation to represent Vice President Kamala Harris. The Business Roundtable includes major figures from Big Tech whom Vance has previously criticized. Spokesman Michael Steel stated that they invited both politicians to engage with CEOs at their September meeting and are pleased they accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Since being chosen as Donald Trump&#8217;s running mate in July, Vance has been largely absent from Capitol Hill. His current schedule includes stops in Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. His speech at the Roundtable follows Trump&#8217;s earlier remarks about reducing corporate tax rates and regulations made in June. This trip also serves as an opportunity for Vance to reconnect with his Senate colleagues; he is set to attend a Republican fundraising dinner on Wednesday where Senate GOP leadership members will be special guests.<\/p>\n<p>Vance\u2019s visit comes amid Congress&#8217;s discussions on a short-term government funding extension. Trump has urged Republicans to consider shutting down the government if Democrats do not pass a proof-of-citizenship voting bill\u2014a sentiment echoed by Vance last week during a conservative podcast interview where he questioned the purpose of a non-functioning government.<\/p>\n<p>As Congress approaches year-end deadlines and prepares for an October recess for campaigning, one significant issue pending is a rail safety bill that Vance co-authored with Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) after last year&#8217;s East Palestine train derailment. However, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) expressed skepticism about passing it before elections despite Vance\u2019s belief in its bipartisan support.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Senate Democrats are focusing on messaging bills while also prioritizing judicial confirmations under Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who aims to surpass the record number of judges confirmed during Trump\u2019s presidency. The absence of Vance and three other Republicans allowed Schumer to confirm a circuit court nominee recently<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2651,"featured_media":2342378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/vance-business-roundtable-1024x591.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[41060,3634,15469,4086],"class_list":["post-2342377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-business-executives","tag-trump","tag-vance","tag-washington"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/vance-business-roundtable-1024x591.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342377","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2651"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2342377"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342377\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2342378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2342377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2342377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2342377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}