Trump picks JD Vance as his running mateDonald Trump has announced that Ohio senator JD Vance will be his running mate.Here’s what the former president wrote, on Truth Social:
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….
ShareKey eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureJD Vance just received a big cheer in the convention hall, after Mike Lee, Utah’s Republican senator, named dropped him as he announced his state’s vote for Donald Trump.“In Utah, from the red rocks to the snow-capped mountains with the greatest snow on Earth, we know what heaven on Earth looks like. Utah, the 45th state admitted to the Union today proudly casts all of its 40 delegate votes for president Donald J Trump and his newly announced running mate, my friend and colleague, JD Vance,” Lee said.ShareHere’s the rest of what Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, as he announced JD Vance as his running mate:
….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!
ShareTrump picks JD Vance as his running mateDonald Trump has announced that Ohio senator JD Vance will be his running mate.Here’s what the former president wrote, on Truth Social:
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….
ShareBack at the Republican national convention, the leaders of each state’s delegation are being called on to announce who they are supporting.Iowa, Nevada and Oklahoma have been called on so far, and announced their votes for Donald Trump.ShareIf Donald Trump chooses JD Vance as his running mate, it would be quite the turnaround for the Ohio senator.Vance, a Marine Corps veteran and former venture capitalist, became well known for his 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy, which became popular with many Trump foes for its depiction of the impoverished white communities that turned out big that year to elect him to the White House.Vance himself made critical comments about the then-president, before shifting his career into politics and winning Trump’s endorsement when he successfully ran for Senate in 2022.If he becomes Trump’s running mate, Vance could be in a prime position to take over as the GOP presidential nominee in 2028, when term limits prevent Trump from running again. And despite speculation, the Guardian’s Martin Pengelly recently reported that Vance’s beard is not a problem for Trump:ShareUpdated at 14.59 EDTRepublican senator Marsha Blackburn, who is chair of the convention’s platform committee, has given the highlights of the document.“This platform is built on the values of our founders and great Republicans, from Lincoln and Reagan to Trump, who are committed to freedom, restrained government and peace through strength,” Blackburn told the convention.She continued:
The platform contains 20 promises, including securing our border, getting inflation under control, restoring our energy dominance, defending our constitution, protecting our second amendment rights, securing our country, restoring our military strength and keeping boys out of girls sports, and protecting life for the born and unborn.
ShareUpdated at 14.43 EDTHugo LowellWith North Dakota governor Doug Burgum and Florida senator Marco Rubio reportedly both told they will not be Donald Trump’s running mate, the last frontrunner still in contention is Ohio senator JD Vance.Of course, anything is possible when it comes to Trump. But it’s also worth noting that the Guardian has previously reported that Donald Trump Jr will speak before whoever is chosen as vice-president on Wednesday – and he has endorsed Vance.ShareBurgum told he will not be Trump’s running mate – reportFox News reports that North Dakota governor Doug Burgum has been informed he will not be Donald Trump’s pick for vice-president:🚨🚨🚨A source tells @steinhauserNH1 that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has received a call notifying the senator that he’s NOT Trump’s choice for running mate.— Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) July 15, 2024

Burgum was an unsuccessful challenger to Trump for the GOP nomination this year, before making amends with the former president.ShareUpdated at 14.20 EDTTrump has decided on his running mate and will announce pick at 3.30pm CT – sourceHugo LowellI am hearing from a Donald Trump official that the former president has decided on his running mate.He will announce his decision at 3.30pm CT.ShareUpdated at 14.17 EDTFollowing a live band’s performance of the song God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood, a section of the audience broke out into another chant.“Fight! Fight! Fight!” they yelled. It was what Trump said on Saturday, after being wounded during a shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania.ShareUpdated at 14.17 EDT