College Republicans president challenges JD Vance: 'Why should we trust GOP with 2 more years?'

FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Vice President JD Vance faced an uncomfortable question from a young Republican voter during a Fox News town hall as the party prepares for the upcoming midterm elections. Texas Christian University College Republicans President Brock Genz asked why voters should trust Republicans with another two years in Congress when several campaign promises remain unfulfilled.

The exchange took place during a town hall hosted by Fox News' Jesse Watters, as Vance and President Donald Trump continued campaigning for Republican candidates in closely contested races ahead of Tuesday's midterms.

With Republicans facing the possibility of losing their narrow House majority and struggling to hold on to the Senate, Genz questioned whether the administration had delivered the changes it promised during the 2024 election campaign.

Brock Genz questions JD Vance over Trump administration's campaign promises

Genz began by reminding Vance that he had cast his first-ever vote for him and Trump in 2024 because of their promises on immigration, affordability, government accountability and foreign policy.

He said that nearly two years into the administration, many young Republicans, including himself, felt those promises had not been fully realized.

Genz also pointed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saying it was particularly disappointing given the administration's earlier position on ending costly foreign wars associated with the old Republican establishment.

He then directly asked Vance where the administration believed it had fallen short and why Republicans deserved another opportunity to deliver on their promises.

"With the midterms just days away, where do you feel believe our administration has fallen short? And why should we trust Republicans with two more years to deliver the change we voted for?" Genz asked.

JD Vance defends Trump administration's approach to Iran conflict

Responding to Genz, Vance acknowledged his concerns about the conflict involving Iran but argued that the situation should be viewed in the context of the United States' longer history with the country.

The vice president also referred to his own military service in Iraq, explaining that his experience had influenced his decision to enter politics. "I served in Iraq," Vance said. "It's one of the main reasons I got involved politically because I was so sick of this stuff."

He then argued that the current involvement with Iran had not lasted as long as other conflicts in the region.

"We've been involved in Iran in some form for seven months. The United States has been dealing with Iran for 47 years, and I promise you Donald Trump won't let Iran become a forever war, which is the criticism that's been made," he said.

Vance also pushed back against the idea that opposing prolonged military conflicts meant the United States should never use its military. "There's a difference between criticizing foreign military misadventures and saying that you can never, ever use the American military," he added.

JD Vance avoids directly addressing where administration has fallen short

While Vance offered a detailed response about the Iran conflict, he did not directly address Genz's question about the areas where the Trump administration may have failed to deliver on its promises. Instead, the vice president gave a brief assessment of the administration's overall performance.

"Obviously I'm biased, but I think we're doing a good job," Vance said.

His response did not offer specific examples of where the administration believed it had fallen short, despite Genz asking for an honest assessment nearly two years after the 2024 election.

The exchange came at a crucial moment for Republicans, who are campaigning to retain control of Congress ahead of the midterms.