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J.D. Vance: From Trump Critic to Vice President
J.D. Vance, a former Trump critic, becomes Vice President after a political realignment and successful Senate campaign.
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- Who is J.D. Vance?
- J.D. Vance is the newly elected Vice President of the United States, chosen by Donald Trump.
- Who is Usha Vance?
- Usha Vance, J.D.'s wife, is a lawyer who worked as a secretary for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. She met Vance at Yale Law School and has been a strong supporter of his career.
- Why did Trump choose Vance as his running mate?
- Trump chose Vance partly due to his appeal to white working-class voters in key Midwestern states and as a younger figure to refresh the Republican image.
- What was J.D. Vance's previous stance on Donald Trump?
- Vance, previously a strong critic of Trump, even comparing him to Hitler, changed his stance in 2022 and aligned himself with the Trump campaign.
- What is the significance of Vance's book, Hillbilly Elegy?
- His book, Hillbilly Elegy, a memoir and essay on poverty in the American white working class, contributed to his public recognition and made him a commentator on Trump's relationship with these voters.