Vance tells Catholic Bishops to 'look in the mirror' over immigration policy concerns

SUMMARY

Vice President JD Vance criticized the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for opposing President Trump’s immigration executive orders, urging them to "look in the mirror" regarding their role in immigration policy. Speaking on CBS’ Face the Nation, Vance accused the USCCB of prioritizing financial interests over humanitarian concerns, stating, “When they receive over $100 million to help resettle illegal immigrants, are they worried about humanitarian concerns? Or are they actually worried about their bottom line?” The USCCB, which facilitates the resettlement of 18% of U.S. refugees annually, condemned Trump’s executive orders, including allowing ICE to operate in schools and churches. Vance defended the administration’s policies, expressing hope they would deter illegal immigration, saying, “I desperately hope it has a chilling effect on illegal immigrants coming into our country.” As a Catholic, he urged the bishops to “do better.”