Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, made headlines following Tuesday night’s CBS News Vice Presidential Debate after backing up his claims on immigration and housing costs with hard data. During the debate, Vance asserted that increased immigration had contributed to rising U.S. housing costs, a claim that CBS moderators Margaret Brennan and Norah O’Donnell attempted to challenge with an on-the-spot “fact-check.”
Vance was quick to respond to the moderators’ objections. Much like the previous ABC-hosted vice presidential debate featuring former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, this debate was also marked by contentious interruptions and fact-checks aimed primarily at Vance. Yet, after the debate concluded, Vance followed through on a promise he made on stage—providing his evidence to counter the moderators’ assertions.
On X, formerly Twitter, Vance shared direct quotes and studies to support his claim that immigration impacts housing costs. Citing Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Michelle Bowman’s speech, Vance tweeted: “Here is Michelle Bowman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors: ‘Given the current low inventory of affordable housing, the inflow of new immigrants to some geographic areas could result in upward pressure on rents.’”
Bowman’s statement, made at the Massachusetts Bankers Association