Insiders reveal how JD Vance is emerging as Trump's most trusted 'deputy' despite rise of Elon Musk
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Insiders reveal how JD Vance is emerging as Trump's most trusted 'deputy' despite rise of Elon Musk

Daily Mail  

Vice President JD Vance has already emerged as an important figure in support of President Donald Trump during his first month in office - a stark change from modern vice presidents. While a modern American vice president traditionally get's top-down direction from West Wing staff, Vance explained that he frequently speaks with Trump directly to make sure they are operating in tandem. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the 125th Army-Navy football game 'Well I don't know about the particular thing but if the vice president said that.' Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are interviewed by Sean Hannity After Trump and Musk spoke to the press about DOGE, Democrats immediately pointed out that Musk's relationship appeared to be outshining the vice president. Vance also clarified to the Wall Street Journal that as the vice president, he represented Trump's views on foreign policy, not Musk.

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From bashing Zelensky to lobbying senators, Vance settles in as Trump’s No. 2
1 month ago

From bashing Zelensky to lobbying senators, Vance settles in as Trump’s No. 2

CNN  

CNN — Over the past 10 days, Vice President JD Vance put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on notice, rattled the confidence of century-old allies in Western Europe during his first foreign trip, decamped to Capitol Hill to help in delicate budget talks and delivered a spirited defense of the Trump administration’s first month to a gathering of conservatives outside the …

‘So far, fantastic’ – Donald Trump applauds JD Vance but holds off on 2028 endorsement
1 month, 1 week ago

‘So far, fantastic’ – Donald Trump applauds JD Vance but holds off on 2028 endorsement

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has said it is too early to determine whether Vice President JD Vance will be his preferred successor in the 2028 presidential election. He was chosen as Trump’s running mate in July 2024, with strong backing from Donald Trump Jr. Vance as a 2028 front-runner Although Vance has not formally declared any intention to run in …

Trump puts Vance to tough diplomatic test at Paris AI summit, Munich Security Conference
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump puts Vance to tough diplomatic test at Paris AI summit, Munich Security Conference

Firstpost  

As Vice President JD Vance meets world leaders on his first foreign trip, his diplomatic debut at the AI Action Summit in Paris highlights his influence and key position he holds in the Trump administration and in shaping his international agenda As Paris prepares to take centre stage on February 10-11, 2025, welcoming world leaders, policymakers, industry pioneers, researchers, academics, …

Trump puts Vance to tough diplomatic test at Paris AI summit, Munich Security Conference
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump puts Vance to tough diplomatic test at Paris AI summit, Munich Security Conference

Firstpost  

As Vice President JD Vance meets world leaders on his first foreign trip, his diplomatic debut at the AI Action Summit in Paris highlights his influence and key position he holds in the Trump administration and in shaping his international agenda Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President of France Emmanuel Macron and US Vice President JD Vance in Paris. Image …

'Shocking': Fox News host taken aback as Trump snubs his own VP for potential successor
1 month, 1 week ago

'Shocking': Fox News host taken aback as Trump snubs his own VP for potential successor

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump isn’t ready to commit to making his vice president the successor of the MAGA movement – at least not yet. “No, but he’s very capable,” Trump told Fox News’ Bret Baier when asked if he sees J.D. “So far he’s doing a fantastic job – it’s too early we just started.” The revelation came as Baier previewed …

Trump vice president JD Vance takes aim at Rest is Politics host Rory Stewart in bizarre exchange
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump vice president JD Vance takes aim at Rest is Politics host Rory Stewart in bizarre exchange

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Vance, who took his new job in the White House less than a fortnight …

US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as new Defence Secretary with JD Vance casting tie-breaking vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as new Defence Secretary with JD Vance casting tie-breaking vote

India TV News  

The US Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the new US defence secretary in a dramatic late-night vote. Hegseth to lead an organisation with 2.1 million service members The new secretary of defence would lead an organisation with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of USD 850 billion. It was reported earlier that Lisa Murkowski, the …

Marine who danced with Vance at inaugural ball reveals what VP said to ‘break the ice’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marine who danced with Vance at inaugural ball reveals what VP said to ‘break the ice’

Hindustan Times  

The 27-year-old marine who danced with JD Vance at the Commander in Chief ball Monday night has revealed what he told her to “break the ice.” Staff Sgt. Marine who danced with Vance at Commander in Chief ball reveals what VP said to calm her nerves Martinez, who works as a food service specialist with the Washington, DC-based Marine Corps …

You’re Probably Following Trump And Vance On Social Media Now — Without Even Knowing It
2 months ago

You’re Probably Following Trump And Vance On Social Media Now — Without Even Knowing It

Huff Post  

Anna Barclay via Getty Images Some social media users say they're suddenly following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance without opting in. Many users of both social media sites were surprised to see President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance show up in their feeds since the two were sworn in on Monday. This week, people opened …

J.D. Vance: Why Donald Trump’s vice president seems irrelevant already.
2 months ago

J.D. Vance: Why Donald Trump’s vice president seems irrelevant already.

Slate  

This is part of Hello, Trumpworld, Slate’s reluctant guide to the people who will be calling the shots now—at least for as long as they last in Washington. The other was the party’s posture toward big business, particularly Big Tech; Vance was a known fan of Biden’s Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, an enthusiast of monopoly-busting antitrust litigation, and …

Vance will make his mark as the first millennial vice president and the potential MAGA torchbearer
2 months ago

Vance will make his mark as the first millennial vice president and the potential MAGA torchbearer

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — As he prepares to become the nation’s first millennial vice president, JD Vance is already the presumptive heir to the “Make America Great Again” movement. “He is a feisty guy, isn’t he?” Trump said during his victory speech the night of the election, describing how he had instructed Vance to “go into the enemy camp.” While some …

JD Vance: The first millennial vice president and MAGA torchbearer
2 months ago

JD Vance: The first millennial vice president and MAGA torchbearer

India Today  

NEW YORK : As he prepares to become the nation’s first millennial vice president, JD Vance is already the presumptive heir to the “Make America Great Again” movement. “He is a feisty guy, isn’t he?” Trump said during his victory speech the night of the election, describing how he had instructed Vance to “go into the enemy camp.” While some …

'I don't know where J.D. Vance is': Ex-Trump adviser says another ally is acting as V.P.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'I don't know where J.D. Vance is': Ex-Trump adviser says another ally is acting as V.P.

Raw Story  

Vance, also the vice president-elect, is missing in action, according to Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser, John Bolton. The host asked Bolton about the presence of Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, at many of Trump's events with foreign world leaders. "I just want to ask you about another person that's there with Trump in France, and …

Opinion: Who's the vice president-elect? Elon Musk or JD Vance
4 months ago

Opinion: Who's the vice president-elect? Elon Musk or JD Vance

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump with, left to right, Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr. and Sen. Ted Cruz at a SpaceX test flight in Texas on Tuesday. There was no room for him at the four-top table where the real power bros — Donald Trump, of course, son Don Jr., world’s wealthiest man Elon Musk, and supposed health nut Robert F. Kennedy …

Trump appointees required to document 'everything they've done to support him': report
4 months ago

Trump appointees required to document 'everything they've done to support him': report

Raw Story  

As part of the process to land a job in Donald Trump's second administration, hopeful applicants are being asked to provide standard résumés and also include documentation on efforts they made to support him in the past. As Joe Borelli, the New York City Council minority leader who advised Trump after his 2016 win, put it, “He didn’t have a …

JD Vance will become president after Donald Trump if Democrats fail to do this
4 months, 1 week ago

JD Vance will become president after Donald Trump if Democrats fail to do this

Hindustan Times  

One particular former aide under Obama, Brett Bruen, noted that should the Democratic party not regroup soon, JD Vance could be a potential successor to the presidency after holding the mantle of Vice presidency. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trumpgreets Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention …

Trump will face fewer speed bumps in Washington during his second term
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump will face fewer speed bumps in Washington during his second term

Hindustan Times  

* Trump will face fewer speed bumps in Washington during his second term Trump can count on a more sympathetic Congress * Conservative judiciary has already delivered important victories * Supporters working to ensure a loyal administration By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, - Donald Trump will face far fewer limits on his power when he is sworn in once more as …

Inside JD Vance's seven-state 24-hour mission to clinch a Trump victory
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside JD Vance's seven-state 24-hour mission to clinch a Trump victory

Daily Mail  

At first it seems like a filibuster. Vance and his wife Usha board their 737 campaign plane for a trip that will take them to four rallies via seven states on the final slog before Election Day It is not the question Vance expected as he spent the final day of the campaign criss-crossing battleground states to seal the deal …

JD Vance vs. Tim Walz: From insignificance to power – 5 key points on the evolving role of US Vice President
4 months, 3 weeks ago

JD Vance vs. Tim Walz: From insignificance to power – 5 key points on the evolving role of US Vice President

Live Mint  

The article explores the evolving role of the US Vice President, focusing on JD Vance and Tim Walz's chances of becoming the Vice President in 2024. It highlights the traditionally insignificant nature of the position until the 20th century, with presidents primarily focusing on legislative responsibilities. However, the role has expanded significantly in modern times, with vice presidents assuming more …

J.D. Vance could oust Donald Trump from the presidency under this scenario
5 months, 1 week ago

J.D. Vance could oust Donald Trump from the presidency under this scenario

Raw Story  

If former President Donald Trump wins, his victory may be short-lived, retired American Enterprise Institute scholar Norm Ornstein speculated to Salon's Chauncey DeVega — because his running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. "People must realize that a vote for Trump could easily be a vote for a President Vance," said Ornstein. Vance has been the least popular of the four candidates …

J.D. Vance declared the Vice President debate winner in latest poll
5 months, 2 weeks ago

J.D. Vance declared the Vice President debate winner in latest poll

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance can leave New York as the victor after his one and only debate with vice presidential rival Tim Walz, according to DailyMail.com's exclusive snap poll. According to the DailyMail.com/J.L Partners poll of 801 likely voters, 50 percent said Vance won the debate compared to just 43 percent who said Walz was the victor. Of …

Even on Vance's big debate night in New York, Trump is still center stage for MAGA's faithful
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Even on Vance's big debate night in New York, Trump is still center stage for MAGA's faithful

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’m glad that Donald Trump finally started asking to do some grass roots rallies, …

Who won the Vice-Presidential debate- Tim Walz or JD Vance?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Who won the Vice-Presidential debate- Tim Walz or JD Vance?

India TV News  

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance clashed over the Middle East crisis, immigration, taxes, abortion, climate change and the economy on Tuesday at a vice-presidential debate. Instead, they saved their fire for the candidates at the top of their tickets, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump. Walz described Trump as an unstable leader who …

Who is the real JD Vance? And 4 other takeaways from the vice presidential debate
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is the real JD Vance? And 4 other takeaways from the vice presidential debate

NPR  

Who is the real JD Vance? And 4 other takeaways from the vice presidential debate toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Partisans on both sides will have arguments for why their guy did well at certain times and not as well at others in the first and only vice presidential debate Tuesday night between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz. …

JD Vance Is An Anchor For Donald Trump And The New Right
5 months, 2 weeks ago

JD Vance Is An Anchor For Donald Trump And The New Right

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When former President Donald Trump, at the time the second-oldest major party presidential candidate at 78, selected Sen. JD Vance as his running mate in July, he picked a man half his age who was supposed to provide the intellectual heft necessary to create a Trumpism without Trump and carry the banner of right-wing populism into the …

J.D. Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate: When and where?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

J.D. Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate: When and where?

The Hindu  

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will face off next week in the only scheduled U.S. vice presidential debate, a chance for each man to reinforce his running mate's message to voters just weeks before the November 5 election. ET ) in New York City, a Democratic stronghold that is the former home of Donald Trump, the Republican presidential …

Opinion: JD Vance to Springfield, Ohio: 'You're expendable'
6 months ago

Opinion: JD Vance to Springfield, Ohio: 'You're expendable'

LA Times  

As a vice presidential pick, JD Vance has been a big mistake, as even some of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mafia and media friends concede. Vance, who once wrote so movingly about “hillbilly” families like his own coming to Ohio from Kentucky, seeking opportunity but enduring hostility, is so intent on advancing politically that he’s now the hostile one. And once …

From bad jokes to awkward donuts: Inside JD Vance’s very weird week on the road
6 months, 3 weeks ago

From bad jokes to awkward donuts: Inside JD Vance’s very weird week on the road

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ever since Tim Walz accused JD Vance and his running …

JD Vance Has Cringey Interaction With Doughnut Shop Workers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

JD Vance Has Cringey Interaction With Doughnut Shop Workers

Huff Post  

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at a rally Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Valdosta, Georgia. Gary McCullough via Associated Press Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance seemingly thought he would get a nice on-camera moment Thursday when he visited a doughnut shop in Georgia, but the entire thing was incredibly awkward. When they answered “since the beginning …

'At least Mike Pence was polite': Buttigieg pokes J.D. Vance over and over at DNC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'At least Mike Pence was polite': Buttigieg pokes J.D. Vance over and over at DNC

Raw Story  

Pete Buttigieg relentlessly mocked Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Buttigieg kicked off his speech, themed on "the right kind of politics" by poking Vance over having the opposite. "Don't even get me started on new running mate," Buttigieg said, to a chorus of boos. After a smattering of laughs, Buttigieg said Vance looks like one of those guys who …

JD Vance is now the least popular VP candidate in modern history – even below Sarah Palin
7 months ago

JD Vance is now the least popular VP candidate in modern history – even below Sarah Palin

The Independent  

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Trump 'failed' with J.D. Vance pick — and now he's stuck with him: election experts
7 months ago

Trump 'failed' with J.D. Vance pick — and now he's stuck with him: election experts

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's selection of Sen. J.D. Sarah Palin who was part of Sen. John McCain's losing 2008 presidential bid, the selection of the Ohio Republican by Trump opened the door, once again, to questions about the former president's lack of judgment. Noting the VP candidates are, at the very least, expected to do no harm to a presidential candidate, they …

Biden says he’s 'not confident' of a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses
7 months, 1 week ago

Biden says he’s 'not confident' of a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses

NPR  

Biden says he’s 'not confident' of a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images President Biden says he bowed out of the 2024 presidential election to avoid creating a “distraction” in what he characterized as a high-stakes race that would determine the future of the country for decades to come. Speaking on CBS …

Trump Ramps Up His Defence of Vance After One of the Rockiest VP Rollouts in Recent Memory
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Ramps Up His Defence of Vance After One of the Rockiest VP Rollouts in Recent Memory

News 18  

Donald Trump is used to defending himself. Since then, the void has been filled with multiple reports of controversial statements — especially Vance’s previous suggestion that Vice President Kamala Harris and other so-called “childless cat ladies” want to make the country miserable — that have made his rollout among the most turbulent in recent history. “I think if he was …

Trump ramps up his defense of Vance after one of the rockiest VP rollouts in recent memory
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump ramps up his defense of Vance after one of the rockiest VP rollouts in recent memory

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Donald Trump is used to defending himself. Since then, the void has been filled with multiple reports of controversial statements — especially Vance’s previous suggestion that Vice President Kamala Harris and other so-called “childless cat ladies” want to make the country miserable — that have made his rollout among the most turbulent in recent history. “I think …

JD Vance has the worst polling of any VP pick post-convention — yet MAGA doesn’t care
7 months, 3 weeks ago

JD Vance has the worst polling of any VP pick post-convention — yet MAGA doesn’t care

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. His recently resurfaced comments branding Kamala Harris and …

Kamala Harris makes major campaign U-turn amid J.D. Vance flubs: Report
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris makes major campaign U-turn amid J.D. Vance flubs: Report

Raw Story  

Kamala Harris’ logic in choosing her running mate has taken a dramatic turn as Donald Trump’s vice president pick has become mired in multiple flubs, CNN reported Monday. “We have a Black woman, we have a white guy, and nobody asked the white guy” about how well qualified he is for the job, Harris’ campaign co-chair Mitch Landrieu told CNN. …

Donald Trump may drop his VP pick JD Vance for Nikki Haley after second thoughts, ex Clinton adviser claims
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump may drop his VP pick JD Vance for Nikki Haley after second thoughts, ex Clinton adviser claims

Hindustan Times  

According to Paul Beagla, a former White House advisor and chief strategist for Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign, Donald Trump might reconsider replacing JD Vance after a row of controversies. Donald Trump may drop his VP pick JD Vance for Nikki Haley after second thoughts- Ex white house adviser says. He's the first vice presidential nominee of either party since 1980 …

Some Republicans regret Trump’s VP pick JD Vance after Harris becomes Dem nominee
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Some Republicans regret Trump’s VP pick JD Vance after Harris becomes Dem nominee

The Independent  

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CNN Data Reporter Spots How JD Vance Is 'Making History In The Completely Wrong Way'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

CNN Data Reporter Spots How JD Vance Is 'Making History In The Completely Wrong Way'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CNN’s senior political data reporter Harry Enten explained why he believes Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is currently “making history in the completely wrong way.” “Frankly, I don’t really understand the pick,” Enten told “Outfront” anchor Erin Burnett on Tuesday of Donald Trump’s decision to run alongside Vance instead of a more moderate figure. “Because, we …

'Remarkable achievement': Mockery as J.D. Vance polls as least-liked VP nominee in decades
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Remarkable achievement': Mockery as J.D. Vance polls as least-liked VP nominee in decades

Raw Story  

Vance has managed to attain a dubious achievement since being named as former President Donald Trump's running mate, CNN election forecaster Harry Enten explained Tuesday. "JD Vance is making history as the least liked VP nominee since 1980 following his/her party's convention," said Enten. "It's a hostile world for couch corrupters," wrote the account @weisselbergers — a reference to a …

"He is a real weirdo": Rachel Maddow says Trump will "regret" picking JD Vance after Biden drops out
8 months ago

"He is a real weirdo": Rachel Maddow says Trump will "regret" picking JD Vance after Biden drops out

Salon  

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow on Sunday alleged that Donald Trump's selection of Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, as his running mate may have been a critical misfire after President Joe Biden has bowed out of the presidential race. Donald Trump thought that he did not need to worry about winning this election because he thought he was going to be running against …

Pete Buttigieg mocks JD Vance as he explains why he thinks tech bros are backing Trump
8 months ago

Pete Buttigieg mocks JD Vance as he explains why he thinks tech bros are backing Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared on Real Time with Bill …

President Joe Biden Drops Out Of Race For The White House
8 months ago

President Joe Biden Drops Out Of Race For The White House

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden said on Sunday that he is no longer running for reelection, clearing the way for a new Democratic candidate amid a tidal wave of concerns about his age and ability to challenge Donald Trump in November. The president’s decision came after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries both privately …

Watch: Pete Buttigieg destroys J.D. Vance in 2 minutes
8 months ago

Watch: Pete Buttigieg destroys J.D. Vance in 2 minutes

Raw Story  

During an appearance on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday night, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tore into Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance. The former South Bend, Indiana mayor said California's tech CEOs are typically believed "to care about climate, supposed to be pro-science and rational and libertarians," and that "normally libertarians don't like authoritarians." The transportation …

Pete Buttigieg Takes Down JD Vance's VP Hopes In 1 'Exact' Way
8 months ago

Pete Buttigieg Takes Down JD Vance's VP Hopes In 1 'Exact' Way

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg knocked Sen. JD Vance on Friday, comparing his journey to the GOP vice presidential nomination with the path that former Indiana Gov. “Behind the scenes, apparently, he’s actually calling him Hitler, right?” Buttigieg said on “Real Time With Bill Maher,” referring to private remarks that Vance made about Trump in 2016. And I …

JD Vance says the Republican Party is becoming pro-worker. But tonight, the RNC will feature union busters
8 months ago

JD Vance says the Republican Party is becoming pro-worker. But tonight, the RNC will feature union busters

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The ascension of JD Vance, first to the Senate and …

GOP vice presidential pick Vance revisits Appalachian roots as bitter divide over memoir lingers
8 months ago

GOP vice presidential pick Vance revisits Appalachian roots as bitter divide over memoir lingers

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Newly minted vice presidential nominee JD Vance built his Wednesday night speech to the Republican National Convention around his own Appalachian roots, but it wasn’t the first time he had shared his personal story. “That’s what Scots-Irish Appalachians do when people mess with your kid.” Ray Jones, the judge-executive of Pike County, Kentucky, and a former Democratic …

Joe Biden comes down with COVID as pressure builds, while JD Vance takes the stage on day three at the Republican National Convention
8 months ago

Joe Biden comes down with COVID as pressure builds, while JD Vance takes the stage on day three at the Republican National Convention

ABC  

On the third day of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump's family members and former advisers received a rockstar reception, but it was newly minted vice-presidential candidate JD Vance who stole the show. How JD Vance became Trump's VP pick Photo shows JD Vance stands with arms folded across his chest, chin raised When Donald Trump first took office, JD …

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