Former US President Donald Trump has picked J.D. Vance, a former critic and now staunch defender, as his running mate
Donald Trump announced the development on his Truth Social Media platform on Monday, July 15
This is coming days after the former President seeking re-election into office survived an assassination attempt by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks on Saturday, July 13
Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, as his running mate for the upcoming November presidential election, days after he survived an assassination attempt.
Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social media platform on Monday, July 15, praising Vance’s talents and suitability for the vice president role.
Who is Vance, Trump’s running mate
According to sources, Vance is a staunch conservative and author of “Hillbilly Elegy.” He is popular with Trump’s base and may increase their turnout in the November election.
However, Vance’s selection may not attract new voters, and his conservative stance may alienate some moderates.
Trump’s choice of Vance aligns with his political views, and Vance’s confrontational social media style has resonated with Trump supporters, including Steve Bannon and Donald Trump Jr.
The nomination of Vance as Trump’s running mate came days after the former US president survived an assassination attack at the Butler in Pennsylvania during campaigns.
On Monday ,Donald Trump made his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend. This was at the on-going National Republican Party convention (NRC).
The Republican convention on Monday, July 15, featured dozens of speakers, including politicians, conservative activists, and ordinary citizens.
