J.D. Vance Has CBS News Host’s Face in Spasms with Response to ‘Nation of Immigrants’ Answer [WATCH]

Vice President J.D. Vance fielded pointed questions from CBS News host Margaret Brennan during Sunday’s episode of Face The Nation, where the discussion centered on the Trump administration’s efforts to reform immigration policies.

The interview touched on controversial executive orders signed by President Donald Trump, including his push to end birthright citizenship, which has already faced legal challenges.

Brennan began by questioning the administration’s approach to birthright citizenship, citing a federal judge’s ruling that paused the order, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional.”

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Vance acknowledged the legal hurdles but defended the administration’s stance. “All of these issues will be litigated, and I obviously disagree with the judge’s interpretation,” he said.

Vance explained the administration’s position, emphasizing that citizenship should be reserved for those who intend to stay in the United States permanently and lawfully.

“If you are a lawful permanent resident, or a legal immigrant who plans to stay, your children, of course, should become American citizens. But let’s say you’re the child of an ambassador; you don’t become an ambassador,” Vance said, highlighting what he sees as inconsistencies in current policies.

Brennan pressed Vance further, asking how the administration reconciles its position with America’s long-standing identity as a “nation of immigrants.”

Vance pushed back, arguing that the country’s immigration policies need modernization. “This is a very unique country, and it was founded by some immigrants, but just because we were founded by immigrants doesn’t mean that 240 years later we have to have the dumbest immigration policy in the world,” he said.

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“No country says that temporary visitors’ children will be given complete access to the benefits and blessings of American citizenship.”

The discussion shifted to the Biden administration’s record on immigration, which Vance sharply criticized.

During Biden’s tenure, more than 10 million illegal aliens and asylum seekers entered the United States, according to administration figures.

Vance pointed out that international asylum law requires migrants to present themselves at the first secure port of entry—a policy the Biden-Harris administration abandoned.

He noted that this approach allowed asylum seekers from countries like Afghanistan, China, and others in the Middle East and North Africa to enter without proper vetting.

Vance specifically highlighted concerns over national security, pointing to reports of nearly 400 individuals on terror watchlists crossing the border during Biden’s presidency.

Brennan defended the previous administration’s vetting process, but Vance dismissed her claims.

“We know that there are cases of people who allegedly were properly vetted and then were literally planning terrorist attacks on our country. That happened during the campaign, if you may remember. So clearly not all of these foreign nationals have been properly vetted,” Vance said.

The vice president referenced a thwarted terrorist plot in Oklahoma City, where an Afghan national reportedly planned Election Day attacks.

Brennan suggested the suspect could have been radicalized in the United States, calling it a “very particular case.”

Vance responded firmly, saying, “I don’t really care, Margaret. I don’t want that person in my country, and I think most Americans agree with me.”

Vance also expressed concern for American families, saying, “I don’t want my children to share a neighborhood with people who are not properly vetted, and because I don’t want it for my kids, I’m not going to force any other American citizen’s kids to do that either.”

Despite legal challenges and criticism, Vance reiterated the administration’s stance on ensuring that immigration reforms align with national security and the well-being of Americans.

The debate highlighted the sharp divides on immigration policy between the Trump administration and its critics.

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