Fact-check · Sep 3, 2026 · JD Vance
“We real recruitment problems under the Biden administration”
TRUE
What the record shows
U.S. Army missed recruitment goal by ~15,000 soldiers in FY2022 (worst year since 1973). DoD reported recruitment challenges during Biden administration, particularly Army. FY2023 showed improvement. DoD Recruiting Command reports and Congressional testimony confirm significant FY2022 shortfall.
From: WATCH LIVE: JD Vance leads White House press briefing
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