Vance defends Trump administration as gas prices spike amid Iran war tensions

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 1,975

Last Updated: 2 days, 17 hours ago


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AUBURN HILLS — The vice president of the United States came to Michigan on Wednesday as part of a multistate swing to prop up his boss’ economic record — work that has become more difficult for the administration as consumers continue to face high prices on goods, especially with gas prices on the rise in the midst of a new Middle East war.

Despite those realities, U.S. Vice President JD Vance was upbeat about the …

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