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Trump names J.D. Vance as his Vice-Presidential candidate

Former US-President Donald Trump named Senator J.D. Vance as his vice presidential candidate. The right-wing populist made the announcement on Monday at the onset of the Republican Party convention on his online network Truth Social. The 39-year-old senator from the state of Ohio has...

J.D. Vance
J.D. Vance

Trump names J.D. Vance as his Vice-Presidential candidate

Vance became famous in 2016 with his autobiographic book "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Class in Crisis." The studied lawyer and financial investor described in it his upbringing in a family marked by poverty and drug problems in the white working class in the USA. The book was later filmed for the streaming service Netflix.

The Republicans officially nominated Trump as their Presidential candidate at their convention in Milwaukee on Monday. It is expected that Trump will hold a speech accepting his own candidacy on Thursday.

Vance, originating from Ohio, gained prominence in 2016 with his critically acclaimed book "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Class in Crisis." His detailed account of growing up in a struggling family in the US's white working class resonated widely. The book subsequently inspired a film adaptation on Netflix.

During his US Senate examination candidates' interviews, Senator Trump from New York showed a keen interest in discussing foreign policies and economic reforms. Trump, a well-known Republican, is also closely associated as a family name with the US-President.

The online network was abuzz with discussions about J.D. Vance's chances of joining the Republican Party. Vance, having served as a consultant and officer in the Marines, has been considered a potential candidate in adapting to the current crisis.

The crisis surrounding the financial sector instigated palpable tensions in Ohio, affecting both the locals and the nation as a whole. It was under such circumstances that Vance who holds a J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) came forward with innovative ideas for revitalization.

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