Former President Trump has officially chosen Senator J. D. Vance (R-OH) to be his Vice President nominee for the 2024 election.
Trump announced his decision on Truth Social, writing:
“After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio. J.D. Honorably served our Country in the Marine Corps, graduated from Ohio State University in two years, Summa Cum Laude, and is a Yale Law School Graduate, where he was editor of The Yale Law Journal, and President of the Yale Law Veterans Association. J.D.’s book, “Hillbilly Elegy,” became a Major Best Seller and Movie, as it championed the hardworking men and women of our Country. J.D. has had a very successful business career in Technology and Finance, and now, during the Campaign will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond…. As Vice President, J.D. will continue to fight for our Constitution, stand with our Troops, and will do everything he can to help me MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Congratulations to Senator J.D. Vance, his wife, Usha, who also graduated from Yale Law School, and their three beautiful children. MAGA2024!”
Since the announcement, many are saying that Trump’s pick is all about the future.
Vance’s somewhat liberal past, and an unwillingness to embrace Trump in the primary, has drawn flak from critics. On the other hand, he has received praise for his bestselling memoir that outlines how he rose from a boy living in rural poverty to working in the highest ranks of government.
The Republican Party seems divided by Trump’s choice, but Vance does have similar economic beliefs as Trump. Vance also writes as an independent conservative, which means his political vision will center around protecting American workers. So, Republicans are feeling more confident with his potential to move the party forward.