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Former US President Donald Trump has selected JD Vance, a Republican senator, as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
Former US President Donald Trump has selected JD Vance, a Republican senator, as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that, after careful consideration and evaluating numerous talented individuals, he concluded Vance was the most suitable for the Vice President role.
Reportedly, Trump offered Vance the vice presidential position just 20 minutes before publicly announcing it, following a meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on Saturday, preceding the recent rally where Trump faced an attempted attack.
Recently, Donald Trump spent months assessing potential running mates, observing their performances on TV, at fundraisers, and at rallies. Some contenders even accompanied him to his New York criminal trial, while others joined him at a debate where President Joe Biden’s poor performance sparked calls for him to step down in favor of a younger candidate.
Trump strategically chose JD Vance as his running mate to energize his loyal base. Vance, known for his appearances in conservative media and confrontations with reporters on Capitol Hill, has positioned himself as a leader capable of carrying forward Trump’s agenda.
In his announcement, Trump lauded Vance’s commitment to American workers and farmers, highlighting his focus on Midwestern states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Minnesota. The two maintain regular phone conversations.
