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On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"
Vance told CBS News that improvement could take time as Americans voice frustration over the economic outlook; the ship, it seems, has a very wide turning circle.
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- First reported by CBS News: “On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:12 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Vera Bullock.
- Topics: JD Vance.
- BBN covered this story before: CBS anchor asks Vance about corruption fears at Michigan town hall (October 16).
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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorVice President JD Vance told CBS News this week that we're turning the ship around, but it could take some time.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWith me is crisis publicist Marisol Teague, live from a yacht.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMarisol, Americans are frustrated about the economy, and the message is please be patient. Is that a plan or a request?
Marisol TeagueVera, it's a launch. A ship that takes time to turn is a ship with real weight behind it, and that's the good news.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBut the administration is steering. Isn't it odd to ask for patience about a turn you are in charge of?
Marisol TeagueThis is Steady Eddie, my wheel. It has never once steered me wrong, or anywhere, really.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt isn't attached to anything.
Marisol TeagueWhich means zero resistance, and that's the good news. Nobody can accuse you of heading anywhere you didn't choose.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo a voter who sees no turn yet should read that as discipline, not drift?
Marisol TeagueFrankly, an iceberg is just a stakeholder that showed up before we were ready, and the gift shop is excellent.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLet me ask you plainly, and I want a real answer. When will people feel an improvement?
Marisol TeagueSooner than you think, later than you'd like, and right on schedule for a ship that hasn't turned.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'm putting you on our backorder list for a straight answer, Marisol. You're number nine thousand, ready sometime in 2027.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBrock, is there any smooth sailing out there?
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