U.S Vice President Vance Highlights Crime, Georgia Tax Law

Vice President JD Vance traveled to Georgia on Thursday to promote the administration’s new tax legislation while also addressing crime in U.S. cities, including Washington, D.C.

Speaking in Peachtree City, a suburb of Atlanta, Vance outlined the benefits of the “Working Families Tax Cut,” a rebranded version of the White House’s earlier economic package. The legislation, signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, includes tax relief for tips and overtime pay while supporting American manufacturing.

The event took place at a refrigeration equipment manufacturer whose products are used by Chick-fil-A restaurants. Vance emphasized that the bill is designed to strengthen working-class families and industries, highlighting similar stops he has made this summer in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

While the focus of the visit was economic policy, Vance also underscored the administration’s broader agenda on crime. Linking his remarks to the White House’s recent law-and-order initiatives in Washington, he spoke about concerns faced by families in cities across the country.

“I want you to be able to go shopping, or go and get a nice meal with your family, without the fear that you’re going to get mugged or even worse,” Vance said.

President Trump recently announced a federal crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., saying the measures would extend to other cities. The president has previously described crime as a growing problem in major metropolitan areas, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

In Georgia, Vance echoed that sentiment, describing everyday challenges residents face and framing public safety as an issue that affects all taxpayers.

“Those are your streets, paid for with your tax dollars, and you ought to be able to use them like any other citizen of this country,” Vance said.

The vice president’s visit combined the administration’s economic and crime-fighting messages, underscoring the dual focus of the White House as it promotes its policies nationwide.