Trump orders Vance to focus on "corruption" in Democrat-run areas, not Iran

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Posted on AllSides November 12, 2026

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President Trump directed Vice President JD Vance on Thursday to turn his "complete and total attention" toward alleged corruption in Democrat-run cities and states, contending that "[w]e don't need a deal with Iran."

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