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The midterms proved once and for all that X is not real life
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A week before the 2026 midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance held a town‑hall in Texas alongside Fox News host Jesse Watters. During the session, Texas Christian University Turning Point USA chapter vice president Kate White asked Vance how Republicans expect young people to afford housing and start families amid rising costs. Vance initially responded with a joke referencing Jon Husted, then later said Republicans overlook affordability, blaming high housing prices on institutional investors and “20 million illegal aliens.” The exchange highlighted critics’ view that the GOP’s 2026 strategy treats serious issues as jokes and relies heavily on online rhetoric.
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