Donald Trump’s Eldest son Don Jr. One of the big reasons his father reportedly chose the Ohio State senator was J.D. Vance Don Jr., 46, is revealed to be a close friend of his running mate. Hillbilly Elegy The 39-year-old author Page 6 Monday, July 15. Not only that, but the former president’s son is also considering running alongside Vance in the future.
Shortly after Trump, 78, announced that he would nominate the Ohio senator as his running mate, a source told the outlet that Don Jr. had persuaded his father to choose Vance as his running mate. “Don Jr. and Vance are good friends now,” the source said. “The word is that people are thinking Don Jr. could be a running mate in 2028.”
Vance has made a big change, from being a “Never Trump” Republican to now being his running mate. In a July 2021 interview after the author began running for Senate, he acknowledged that Trump is “the leader of this movement.” time“If I truly care about these people and the things that I say I care about, then I need to stand up and support him,” he said. Don Jr. later showed his support for Vance on social media, saying he was a supporter of his father. The New York Times.
Trump announced Vance as his running mate in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, July 15.“After lengthy deliberation and consideration, and taking into account many other outstanding talents, I have determined that the man best qualified to serve as vice president of the United States is Senator J. D. Vance of Ohio,” he said.
After the announcement, Vance spoke of his excitement to run. X (Old Twitter). “I am filled with gratitude and am honored to run alongside President Donald J. Trump. He has brought peace and prosperity before, and with your help, he will do so again,” he wrote. “Charge on to victory!”