President Trump has selected former “never-Trumper” Ohio Senator (R) JD Vance as his next Vice President. Vance has only been Senator in the Buckeye State for two years, and it is his first role in politics. He rose to popularity after publishing the wildly-successful book “Hillbilly Elegy” about the life of poor whites in Middletown, Ohio. The book was released in 2016, the same time as Trump’s rise to the Presidency. Vance was initially critical of Trump, saying he never liked him and wished he didn’t become President. He also referred to Trump as “cultural heroin,” which is an apparent reference back to growing up in opioids-rocked Southern Ohio. Ultimately, Vance says he regrets what he said back then and has been a very pro-Trump person since long before becoming Senator in 2022.
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Live updates: RNC sets Donald Trump-JD Vance presidential ticket
Trump chooses Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, a former critic, as his VP pick – The Washington Post
Who is JD Vance, Trump’s pick for VP? – CBS News
RNC Live Updates and Video: Trump Picks JD Vance as Running Mate – The New York Times
VP pick: Trump selects Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate | CNN Politics
