Republican Party hopeful, Donald Trump has picked Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice President ahead of the 5th November 2024 presidential election.
Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social network on Monday.
“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. honourably 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.”
“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!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
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Who is Senator JD Vance of Ohio, Donald Trump’s running mate?
JD Vance Profile:
Full Name: James David Vance
Age: Born on 2nd August 1984 (39 years old)
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University, Summa Cum Laude
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Yale Law School
Career: Served in the Marine Corps
Successful career in technology and finance
Author of “Hillbilly Elegy”
U.S. Senator from Ohio
Wife: Usha Vance, a fellow Yale Law School graduate
Significant Achievement: “Hillbilly Elegy” became a major best seller and was adapted into a movie.
X (Twitter) account: @JDVance1