“This will be short — a few days, not weeks.”
When Congress failed to pass the budget in fall 2025, Vance predicted the government shutdown would be brief, saying a resolution was near. The shutdown ultimately lasted longer than expected, extending two weeks beyond his forecast. Although his optimism reduced panic, the prediction proved inaccurate.
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26.1% · Low confidence
“We’re rebuilding America’s factories — not in China, right here at home.”
25.9% · Low confidence
“America’s factories will thrive again once we end unfair trade.”
21.4% · Low confidence
“We will bring back our factories and make trade fair again — with tariffs that work for American workers.”
8.3% · Low confidence
“We will deport criminal aliens and restore control at our border — no excuses.”
33.3% · Low confidence
“We can talk about Obamacare premiums, but only after we reopen the government.”
16.7% · Low confidence
“We must ensure fair representation that reflects real voters — not D.C. manipulation.”
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24.9% community trust · 253 votes
46th president of the United States
80.1% community trust · 271 votes
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39.8% community trust · 201 votes
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40% community trust · 160 votes
47th president of the United States
26.9% community trust · 4465 votes
49th vice president of the United States
70.1% community trust · 268 votes