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Vance Admits Disagreements With Trump on Iran War and High Gas Prices
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Firstpost•18-10-2026, 12:48
Vance Admits Disagreements With Trump on Iran War and High Gas Prices
- •US Vice President JD Vance suggested he may have disagreements with President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing Iran war.
- •Vance addressed Tucker Carlson's strong criticism of the conflict, acknowledging Carlson's anger while urging him not to overlook Trump's other policy achievements.
- •During a CBS News town hall, Vance admitted that energy and gas prices are currently too high due to the war.
- •He assured the public that gas prices will decrease once the conflict concludes and normal shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Questions Answered
JD Vance acknowledged that he has had disagreements with President Donald Trump concerning the ongoing conflict with Iran. While responding to questions about conservative critics like Tucker Carlson, Vance noted that having and discussing such disagreements is acceptable.
Vance admitted that gas prices are currently too high due to the conflict, explaining that the war has led to increased energy prices as Iran attempts to choke off world energy supplies. He assured that prices will drop once the war concludes.
The U.S. military has taken active measures to allow ships to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. This effort has kept oil exporting active from the Middle East despite attempts by Iran to block the world energy supply.
