Vice President Vance delivers remarks in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — 7/8/2026

Summary

Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech in Milwaukee highlighting the Trump administration's crackdown on fraud in Medicare, SNAP, prenatal care, and H-1B visa programs. He criticized Democratic officials for resisting eligibility checks and accused them of protecting fraudsters, calling on Wisconsin voters to re-elect Republican Representatives Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden. Vance also addressed Iran, stating the Strait of Hormuz will stay open to keep oil and gas prices low.

• Vance touted savings of billions of dollars by stopping fraudulent billing in durable medical equipment and skin graft payments.
• He announced Department of Labor subpoenas and investigations into H-1B visa fraud by foreign entities.
• He criticized Wisconsin’s governor for refusing to share SNAP and Medicaid enrollment data needed to verify eligibility and exclude illegal aliens.
• Vance defended new Medicaid work requirements as a reasonable condition for receiving federal benefits.
• He framed the 2026 elections as a choice between a party that fights for taxpayers and one that aids fraudsters and illegal aliens.
• On Iran, he said the U.S. will respond militarily to any attacks on shipping, ensuring the Strait of Hormuz stays open, which he credited for low oil and gasoline prices.