Vance says it'll take time to see economy improve: "We're turning the ship around"

Updated on: October 17, 2026 / 9:52 PM EDT / CBS News

Vance says it'll take time to see economy improve: "We're turning the ship around"

TL;DR

  • Vice President JD Vance believes it will take time to improve the U.S. economy.
  • He stated that just as the country wasn't broken in one presidential term, it will take more than 18 months to fix things.
  • Vance responded to a question from a small business owner struggling financially.
  • Polls indicate most Americans are dissatisfied with the economy and frustrated with inflation.
  • President Trump has given his administration an "A+" on the economy.
  • Vance explained that while new investments are coming in, factories need to be built before workers can be employed.
  • He described the current situation as "turning the ship around."