The Republican Senator James David Vance (JD Vance) was chosen as the candidate for vice president of the United States by the Republican Party, on the ticket headed by Donald Trump.
Vance is known for his unconditional support of the former president’s policies and his defense of the working classes, but he did not always have this position, a few years ago He was very critical of Trump.
Who is JD Vance?
The senator was born in Middleton, Ohioon August 2, 1984, will soon be 40 years old. Between 2003 and 2007, he served as Marine in the Iraq warAfter completing his time in the military, he studied political science and philosophy at Ohio State University and Yale Law School.
He then began his career at a prestigious law firm before rising to the position of director at billionaire Peter Thiel’s investment fund, 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 libro “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 gave an interview where he described Trump as a “terrible candidate” But over time, he fully embraced the Republican leader’s political vision, especially his approach to “America First” and became one of the most influential figures within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement.
JD Vance is married to trial attorney and former law clerk Usha Chilukuri Vancewho on Monday requested leave from the law firm where she worked to prepare for and cope with the changes that are coming to her family’s life. They have three small children.
JD Vance, a self-made politician
The vice presidential candidate is a newcomer to the world of American politics. He was elected senator for Ohio in 2022. During his Senate campaign, he won Trump’s support by embracing his populist views 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 selection as Trump’s running mate sends a clear message about the future the former president plans 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 the “Deep State” of Washington.
In his first term, Trump tried to implement this fight, but he encountered resistance due to a lack of support within his own administration. In Vance he seems to have found an ally willing to go all the way with his agenda.
In the current US presidential campaign, Vance is believed to be able to help Trump win key states such as Michigan and Wisconsin, which share demographic and economic characteristics with Ohio.
Her ability to convincingly articulate Trump’s “America First” vision could be crucial in the debates and in mobilizing voters.
The choice of JD Vance as vice presidential candidate highlights Trump’s strategy of rejuvenating the Republican ticket and strengthening his base with figures committed to his radical vision.
