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J. D. Vance: “The President is committing to protecting America's economic…”

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Vance sets record straight on U.S. troops in Middle East, Qatari base in Idaho

Published October 12, 2025 | Video Starts at 13:16

It's going to happen in some cases through negotiation, in some cases through bringing some of this critical supply back to the United States of America. But The President is committing to protecting America's economic livelihoods, but also making us more self sufficient. And we've got to do both of those things at the same time. I'll be honest with you, Maria. (13:16–13:23)

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Asserts Trump's commitment to economic protection and self-sufficiency.

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