U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump’s meme of Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in a sombrero, calling it “joking” during a White House briefing as the federal government shut down. Vance said negotiations with Democrats could continue even as the president poked fun at them online. He also raised the possibility of layoffs instead of furloughs if the shutdown drags on. #Trump #Vance #Shutdown #Politics #News