Republican Senator James David Vance (J.D. Vance) was chosen as the candidate for Vice President of the United States by the Republican Party, on the ticket led by Donald Trump.
Vance is known for his unconditional support for the former president's policies and his defense of the working class, but he did not always have this stance; a few years ago, he was very critical of Trump.
Who is J.D. Vance?
The senator was born in Middleton, Ohio, on August 2, 1984, and will soon turn 40. Between 2003 and 2007, he served as a Marine in the Iraq War. After finishing his time in the military, he focused on studying political science and philosophy at Ohio State University and Yale Law School.
Subsequently, he started his career at a prestigious law firm before being promoted to the position of director at the investment fund of magnate Peter Thiel, located in San Francisco.
He also has a sensitive side for literature, art, and is a great communicator. He became famous in 2016 with the publication of his book "Hillbilly Elegy", in which he narrated his life in the Rust Belt, a region marked by poverty and drugs in the United States.
At that time, he granted an interview where he labeled Trump as a "terrible candidate," but eventually, he fully embraced the political vision of the Republican leader, especially his "America First" approach, and became one of the most influential figures within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement.
J.D. Vance is married to the litigation lawyer and former judicial clerk Usha Chilukuri Vance, who on Monday requested leave from the law firm where she worked to prepare and face the upcoming changes in her family's life. They have three young children.
J.D. Vance, a politician who has built himself up
The vice presidential candidate is newly arrived in the world of American politics. He was elected senator for Ohio in 2022. During his Senate campaign, he obtained Trump's endorsement by adopting his populist stance on immigration and foreign policy.
As a senator, he has shown his conservative stance, especially with his opposition to the legalization of abortion in cases of rape or incest. He also rejects gender-based care policies for minors.
Vance's choice as Trump's running mate sends a clear message about the future that the former president is planning for his second term.
The Ohio senator presents himself as a defender of the working class and a critic of liberal elites, complementing Trump's rhetoric of fighting against the "Deep State" in Washington.
In his first term, Trump tried to implement this fight, but encountered resistance due to a lack of support within his own administration. In Vance, he appears to have found an ally willing to go all the way with his agenda.
It is believed that in the current campaign for the presidency of the U.S., Vance could help Trump win key states such as Michigan and Wisconsin, which share demographic and economic characteristics with Ohio.
His ability to convincingly articulate Trump's "America First" vision could be crucial in debates and in mobilizing voters.
The selection of J.D. Vance as vice presidential candidate highlights Trump's strategy of rejuvenating the Republican formula and strengthening his base with figures committed to his radical vision.
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