Trump calls affordability a ‘hoax’ while JD Vance admits Americans are struggling
Leans rightFactual rigor 65/100
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The Trump administration has deployed a new weapon in thewar on fraud: vigilant Americans. Last week, Vice President JD Vancecalledon citizens to join him in taking the pledge to protect Americans from fraudsters and to condition support for political candidates on their willingness to similarly make this commitment.'Going to keep a lot of people honest.'Joined in the Oval Office on Tuesday by Vance and other members of what he dubbed the untouchables, President Donald Trumpweddedan incentive program to this anti-fraud campaign.
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