16 days until midterms, Trump rallies GOP as Johnson predicts Republicans will hold House - Fox News
Vice President JD Vance addressed voters at a town hall in Michigan, focusing on the upcoming midterm elections and economic concerns. He attributed high gas prices to the Biden administration's policies while defending the Trump administration's record.
Why it matters
The event highlights key campaign messaging and the political strategies being employed in a critical battleground state.
Vice President JD Vance faced questions from Michigan voters during a town hall in Flat Rock as the state emerges as a key battleground in the fight for Senate control in November's midterms.
The town hall hosted by CBS News came just weeks before the midterm elections as Republicans are fighting to keep their majorities in the House and Senate. Vying for the open Senate seat in Michigan is Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers, a former member of the House of Representatives.
Here are the top moments from the town hall:
Vance places blame on Biden administration for high gas prices
The first question Vance fielded Saturday came from a 43-year-old Detroit barber, who asked him why gas prices remain significantly higher than during Trump's first term.
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