'So, Grocery Prices Aren't Going to Come Down?' CBS Host Confronts J.D. Vance About the Economy

Brennan Presses Vance on Trump’s Early Actions to Lower Grocery Costs

During a recent interview on CBS’s Face the Nation, Vice President J.D. Vance faced tough questioning from host Margaret Brennan regarding the impact of President Donald Trump’s early executive actions on lowering consumer prices, particularly grocery costs. Brennan pressed Vance on whether any of the numerous executive orders signed by Trump in his first five days in office directly addressed reducing prices for everyday essentials. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

Vance Claims Wage Growth Will Indirectly Reduce Prices Over Time

“You campaigned on lowering prices for consumers,” Brennan stated. “We’ve seen all of these executive orders. Which one lowers prices?” Vance responded by claiming that Trump’s actions, particularly those aimed at bringing jobs back to the U.S. and increasing wages, would indirectly lead to lower prices over time.

“Prices are going to come down, but it’s going to take a little bit of time,” Vance insisted. “The president has been president for all of five days. I think that in those five days, he’s accomplished more than Joe Biden did in four years,” Vance replied. geralt / Pixabay

Brennan Questions Timeline for Consumers to Feel Price Relief

Brennan remained skeptical, specifically highlighting the rising cost of eggs and other grocery items. “When do consumers actually get to touch and feel a difference in their lives?” she asked. Monserrat Soldú / Pexels

Energy Policies Highlighted as Key to Reducing Costs

Vance pointed to measures targeting energy production, saying, “All of the stuff that we’ve done on energy, to explore more energy reserves, to develop more energy resources in the United States of America,” would ultimately reduce transportation and production costs. Craig Adderley / Pexels

Vance Connects Diesel Prices to Rising Food Costs

Vance insisted that lowering energy costs would have a trickle-down effect, benefiting consumers. “If the diesel is way too expensive, the bacon is going to become more expensive,” he said, connecting energy costs to the agricultural and transportation sectors. joshuavanhierden / Pixabay

Brennan Challenges Economic Focus of Executive Actions

Brennan challenged Vance’s optimism, noting that most of the administration’s executive actions so far had little to do with the economy. Vance countered, claiming that over 200 actions had been taken to promote investment, reduce energy prices, and address public safety concerns.

“The president is to be commended for actually coming in and doing something with this incredible mandate the American people gave him,” Vance said, adding that changes would take time to materialize. The Trump White House / Wikimedia

Swalwell Mocks Trump’s Approach to Grocery Prices

Some Democrats, including Rep. Eric Swalwell, have mocked Trump’s approach to grocery prices. In a post on X, Swalwell quipped, “I don’t care if Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland. I just want to know what he’s going to do to lower the cost of groceries.” Senate Television via USA TODAY

Critics Question Impact of Energy Policies on Immediate Price Relief

The Trump administration has positioned its energy policies as the foundation for broader economic improvements. However, critics argue that immediate results are unlikely and that high grocery prices remain a pressing issue for many Americans. Ramaz Bluashvili / Pexels