VP Pool #3 - VP begins remarks

Vice President JD Vance walked onto the stage at Milbank Manufacturing Company at 12:52p local.

"It's great to be here in Kansas City," Vance said. "We love our American workers." The VP went on to give shout outs to some of the elected officials in attendance and thanked Missouri's Republican leaders for redrawing the state's congressional map.

According to an official, approximately 300 people are on the factory floor to see the vice president. People holding "Made in America" signs are standing behind the VP.

During the pre-program, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) and Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) praised the Trump administration and its efforts to bring back manufacturing jobs and restore American industry.

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) was spotted in audience, h/t The Hill's Julia Manchester.

Vance speech ongoing.

Meridith McGraw

WHITE HOUSE REPORTER

The Wall Street Journal

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