Donald Trump has selected Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his VP. Vance swept to national prominence with his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.”
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders.
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I’m not that surprised. Since Trump moved to Florida, he couldn’t pick anyone there. I also feel like Vance is probably a lot closer to Trump’s style.