Vice President JD Vance says economic recovery will take more than 18 months

At a televised town hall in Michigan, Vice President JD Vance addressed growing public anxiety about the economy. When asked by a small-business owner about her struggling shop, Vance said the nation’s economic health will not improve overnight and that a realistic timeline exceeds 18 months. He explained that the country was not “broken” in one presidential term, implying a longer adjustment period.

Vance also referenced President Donald Trump’s optimistic assessment, noting the president’s claim that massive new investments are arriving but that factories must be built before workers can be hired. Emphasizing a shift in direction, Vance said the administration is “turning the ship around.” The town hall will be broadcast on one outlet and streamed on Paramount+ and other platforms.