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Pence Criticizes Trump's Tariffs as Historic Tax Hike

5/18/2025

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In a candid NBC News interview, former Vice President Mike Pence slammed President Trump's tariff policies, labeling them "the largest peacetime tax hike" in U.S. history. Pence warned that these tariffs could inflate consumer prices and jeopardize American jobs, while also advocating for a tougher stance on Iran to bolster national security.

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In a candid NBC News interview, former Vice President Mike Pence slammed President Trump's tariff policies, labeling them "the largest peacetime tax hike" in U.S. history. Pence warned that these tariffs could inflate consumer prices and jeopardize American jobs, while also advocating for a tougher stance on Iran to bolster national security.