JD Vance

What is circulating

“At a CBS News town hall, Vice President JD Vance blamed Biden-era refinery closures for high gasoline prices, saying "we had about 20% of American refining capacity that went offline."”

Claimed by JD Vance · official statement

The facts

PolitiFact rated the claim False. The 20% figure applies to California's gasoline refining capacity, not the national total, and U.S. refinery utilisation stayed relatively stable under both Biden and Trump. The main driver of higher prices was the Iran war that began on February 28, 2026.

Fact check: PolitiFact

What is circulating

“In a Fox News interview, Vance said "we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants" and blamed them for high housing costs.”

Claimed by JD Vance · official statement

The facts

PolitiFact rated the claim Mostly False. Estimates put the unauthorized immigrant population at 12 to 14 million as of 2023, less than half his figure. Experts point mainly to a shortage of about 4.7 million homes and to higher interest rates; one estimate found immigration adds under half a percent to home prices.

Fact check: PolitiFact