Donald Trump announces Ohio Senator JD Vance as running mate
Donald Trump announced Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate for the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Vance, once a vocal critic of Trump, has since become a staunch ally, marking a significant turnaround in their political relationship.
Trump made the announcement via his social media platform, Truth Social, during a Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, which was heightened by the recent attempt on Trump's life.
Born James David Bowman in 1984 in Middletown, Ohio, Vance's upbringing in the struggling Appalachian coal country shaped his perspective. After serving in the Marines and earning degrees in political science and philosophy from Ohio State University and Yale Law School, Vance gained national attention with his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy."
Following a career in biotech in California, Vance returned to Ohio, establishing a venture capital firm with backing from PayPal's Peter Thiel. Thiel later supported Vance's Senate bid with a significant donation.
Born in Middleton, Ohio, Vance's upbringing in the Appalachian coal country influenced his perspective. After serving in Iraq, he pursued higher education at Ohio State University and Yale Law School. Vance gained national recognition with his memoir «Hillbilly Elegy,» offering insights into the challenges faced by the conservative white working class.
In 2017, Vance returned to Ohio from California, establishing a venture capital firm supported by PayPal's Peter Thiel, a notable figure in Silicon Valley. Thiel's backing extended to Vance's
