Vance Downplays Iran War as it Drives up Costs & Mortgage Rates Surge

Vance Downplays Iran War as it Drives up Costs & Mortgage Rates Surge

September 3, 2026 · 47 min

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The episode discusses JD Vance's comments on the Iran situation, Trump's influence, military leadership changes, and national security concerns raised by an ICE whistleblower.

On Iran, Trump undercuts JD Vance who says he wouldn’t call it a war. The vice president is also defending Pete Hegseth’s decision to purge senior military leaders in the United States. Plus, a warning of “grave national security risks” from an ICE whistleblower who says the agency is failing to properly vet new recruits.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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