Rochester City Councilmember Mary Lupien clashed with U.S. Vice President JD Vance during his speech at the Congressional Cities Conference, where he discussed the housing crisis.
Vance claimed a correlation between rising immigration and increased housing prices, prompting Lupien to interrupt.
She criticized his comments, arguing that Rochester residents are struggling with high rents and displacement.
Lupien emphasized the need for solutions that address the rigged housing system rather than scapegoating vulnerable populations.