During a visit to Vantage Plastics, a key player in American manufacturing, Vice President JD Vance emphasized the need to support domestic industry while questioning why protesters were not at work during a weekday. Vance pointedly noted that, late on a Friday afternoon, these individuals were not at work, raising concerns about their commitment to finding constructive solutions to economic challenges.
Highlighting the role of companies like Vantage Plastics in revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, Vance argued that strengthening domestic industry is essential for economic growth and job creation. Rather than protesting, he suggested that individuals should focus on securing stable employment in industries that contribute to the country’s prosperity.
Vance also called for a shift in national priorities, stressing that economic progress depends on incentivizing hard work and active participation in the workforce. In his view, a strong manufacturing sector is critical to restoring economic stability and ensuring long-term prosperity for American workers and their families.
“We have this great event, this great facility, a great business, and of course, great workers. And I’m sure we all saw that there were some protesters outside. And I can’t be the only one wondering, you know, it’s a little past noon on a Friday, don’t they have jobs? Who are those people?”
“And I think that’s one of the reasons why we need to rebuild American manufacturing and support great companies like Vantage Plastics, because we want those people off the streets and back to work. It would be good for them, and it would also be good for everyone else,” Vance said.
