Vice President JD Vance didn’t back down when a heckler tried to shout over his speech about illegal immigration. He stood firm, telling the crowd that letting millions of illegal immigrants into the country is making life harder for working Americans. Vance spoke to city leaders at a big conference in Washington, D.C., where he laid out how open borders are driving up housing costs and hurting families.
The heckler yelled something about “flooding the country” with immigrants. Vance shot back, saying his policies are about making life affordable again. He pointed out that when 20 million people come here illegally, they compete with citizens for homes. That pushes prices higher, leaving blue-collar workers stuck. Vance knows this firsthand—he comes from a working-class family in Ohio.
Housing isn’t the only problem, Vance explained. Schools, hospitals, and neighborhoods get overwhelmed when cities become “sanctuaries” for illegal immigrants. He blamed weak border policies for letting drugs and crime spill into communities. The Trump administration is cracking down, deporting record numbers of people to ease the strain. Vance says enforcing the law isn’t mean—it’s common sense.
Some city leaders don’t like Vance’s tough talk. But he reminded them that local governments can’t pick which federal laws to follow. Sanctuary cities are making it harder to stop illegal immigration. Vance wants everyone to respect the rules, not just the ones they agree with. He said if you don’t like the laws, vote to change them—but don’t ignore them.
Liberals argue that zoning laws and supply shortages are the real reasons homes cost too much. Vance agreed zoning needs fixes but stressed that demand matters too. When millions pour over the border, they need somewhere to live. That drives up rents and leaves fewer homes for citizens. Places like Columbus and Miami are booming, but families can’t afford to buy in their own neighborhoods.
The vice president didn’t shy away from the backlash. He told critics to come talk privately instead of causing scenes. Respectful debate is fine, he said, but chaos helps no one. The crowd cheered when Vance promised to keep fighting for affordable housing and safer streets.
While experts debate the link between immigration and costs, Vance says the math is simple. More people mean higher demand. Higher demand means higher prices. Kicking out illegal immigrants won’t solve everything, but it’s a start. The administration plans to keep pushing deportations and tighter borders.
Vance ended with a call for unity. He asked city leaders to work with Washington, not against it. Protecting Americans means securing the border first. With strong leadership, he believes the dream of homeownership can come back for every citizen.
