Who Is JD Vance? Why Trump Nominated Him for VP | WSJ
Summary
TLDRJD Vance, once a critic of Donald Trump, has become his running mate for the 2024 election, symbolizing Trump's influence on the Republican Party. Vance's transformation from a 'never Trumper' to a key figure in Trump's MAGA movement highlights the party's shift towards populist conservatism. His selection as VP candidate is seen as a strategic move to solidify support among the white working class, particularly in the Rust Belt states, which are crucial for the election. Vance's youth and alignment with the new right suggest he may be Trump's heir in continuing the MAGA legacy within the GOP.
Takeaways
- 🚀 JD Vance's political journey has been remarkable, transitioning from a best-selling author and critic of Trump in 2016 to becoming his running mate in 2024.
- 📚 Vance's memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' provided insight into his upbringing and resonated widely, leading to a movie adaptation directed by Ron Howard.
- 🔄 Initially anti-Trump, Vance's stance shifted significantly, aligning with Trump's policies and eventually earning his endorsement.
- 🎯 Vance's opposition to a NATO enforced no-fly zone over Ukraine during a debate caught the attention of Trump's inner circle, influencing his VP selection.
- 🌐 Trump's brand of conservative politics has been instrumental in reshaping the Republican Party, focusing on tighter borders and a more isolationist approach.
- 📉 The Republican National Committee's platform has been simplified to emphasize Trump, reflecting his significant influence on the party's direction.
- 🔝 Vance's rise to prominence within the 'new right' or national conservative movement has been rapid, with him becoming a leading voice for this faction.
- 🤝 The selection of Vance as Trump's running mate signals a consolidation of power within Trump's wing of the Republican Party, moving away from traditional conservatives.
- 🗳️ Vance's appeal to the white working class, particularly in the Rust Belt states, is seen as crucial for the election and could potentially boost voter turnout.
- 🌟 The choice of Vance as VP implies a long-term strategy by Trump to shape the future of the Republican Party and the populist conservative movement, possibly anointing an heir.
Q & A
Who is JD Vance and how did he rise to prominence in the Republican party?
-JD Vance is a best-selling author who gained fame after publishing his memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' in 2016. He later won a US Senate seat at age 38 and became former president Donald Trump's running mate for the 2024 election. Vance's rise in the Republican party was meteoric, shifting from being a 'never Trumper' to a key figure in the party shaped by Trump.
What was the significance of JD Vance's memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy'?
-JD Vance's memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' detailed his experiences growing up poor in rustbelt Ohio and his journey to Yale Law School. The book was a smash hit, leading to a Ron Howard-directed movie in 2020, and it helped Vance gain national recognition and establish himself as a voice for the working class.
How did JD Vance's stance on Trump change over time?
-Initially, Vance was anti-Trump, but his stance shifted significantly. After launching his Senate campaign in 2021, he began to appreciate Trump's appeal and policies. Vance described himself as a 'flip-flopper' on Trump, changing his view from opposing Trump as a person to supporting him for advocating policies Vance agreed with.
What was the impact of JD Vance's stance on a NATO enforced no-fly zone over Ukraine during the primary debates?
-Vance's opposition to a NATO enforced no-fly zone over Ukraine during a debate caught the attention of Trump's inner circle, including Donald Trump Jr., who began advocating for Vance's candidacy, which ultimately led to Trump selecting him as his running mate.
How has Trump's brand of conservative politics reshaped the Republican Party?
-Trump's conservative politics have led to significant changes in the Republican Party, including a focus on tighter borders and a retreat from the world stage. The party has been reshaped to the extent that the Republican National Committee revamped its platform to focus more on Trump himself than on specific policy decisions.
What is the 'new right' or 'national conservatives' movement, and how does JD Vance fit into it?
-The 'new right' or 'national conservatives' movement is a group that believes in Trump's policies and wants the Republican Party to be reshaped in his image. They take Trump's impulses and turn them into doctrine. JD Vance has become one of the leading voices of this movement, advocating for policies that prioritize American citizens first.
Why was the selection of JD Vance as Trump's running mate significant for the future of the MAGA movement and the GOP?
-The selection of JD Vance as Trump's running mate is significant because it signals Trump's commitment to the MAGA agenda and the future of the Republican Party. Vance's youth and alignment with the populist conservative movement suggest that he could be an heir to the MAGA movement, potentially shaping the party's direction for years to come.
How does the Trump-Vance ticket aim to appeal to the white working class, particularly in the Rust Belt states?
-The Trump-Vance ticket aims to appeal to the white working class by emphasizing policies that prioritize American citizens first and by focusing on the interests of this demographic. Ohio, part of the Rust Belt, is crucial for the election, and Vance's background and policies are expected to resonate with this key voting bloc.
What are the implications of Vance being chosen as Trump's running mate for the future of the Republican Party?
-The choice of Vance as Trump's running mate implies that Trump sees him as a potential successor or someone who will exert significant influence in the Republican Party. This selection suggests that the party will continue to be shaped along populist conservative lines, potentially for decades to come.
How did the July 13th attack and the subsequent political climate influence the Trump-Vance ticket?
-Following the July 13th attack, Vance was one of the first Republicans to publicly blame the Biden campaign, which likely solidified his position within the party. As Republicans united around the Trump-Vance ticket, it highlighted the party's response to the attack and the political climate, further galvanizing support for their campaign.
Outlines
🚀 Rise of JD Vance in the Republican Party
JD Vance's journey from a best-selling author who was initially against Trump to becoming his running mate in the 2024 election is outlined. Vance's memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' brought him fame, detailing his impoverished upbringing in Ohio and his success at Yale Law School. Initially anti-Trump, Vance's political stance shifted, aligning with Trump's populist and nationalist policies. His opposition to a NATO-enforced no-fly zone over Ukraine during a debate caught Trump's attention. The Trump-Vance ticket signifies a doubling down on the MAGA agenda, with Vance emerging as a leading voice for the new right or national conservatives within the reshaped Republican Party.
🔄 Trump's Strategy and Vance's Demographic Appeal
The selection of JD Vance as Trump's running mate is analyzed, highlighting the strategy to consolidate support among the white working class, particularly in the Rust Belt states, which are crucial for the election. Vance's potential to energize these voters and boost Republican turnout is discussed. The paragraph also touches on the broader implications of Vance's selection, suggesting that Trump may be grooming an heir to carry forward the MAGA movement within the Republican Party. The narrative contrasts the Trump-Vance ticket with the disarray within the Democratic Party following Biden's debate performance, hinting at a strategic move to appeal to a demographic that Trump has historically struggled with.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡JD Vance
💡Republican Party
💡Never Trumper
💡Hillbilly Elegy
💡Maga
💡Populist National Conservative
💡Rust Belt
💡White Working Class
💡Alt-Right
💡New Right
💡Vice Presidential Candidate
Highlights
JD Vance's transformation from a best-selling author and critic of Trump to becoming his running mate in 2024.
Vance's initial anti-Trump stance and his book 'Hillbilly Elegy' which detailed his upbringing and political views.
The shift in Vance's views on Trump, acknowledging the president's appeal and aligning with his policies.
Vance's opposition to a NATO enforced no-fly zone over Ukraine during a debate, which caught Trump's attention.
Trump's influence in reshaping the Republican Party with a focus on tighter borders and a more isolationist stance.
The rise of the 'new right' or national conservatives who support Trump's policies and seek to reshape the GOP in his image.
Vance's role as a leading voice of the new right, advocating for a nationalist conservative agenda.
The strategic choice of Vance as Trump's running mate to solidify support among the white working class.
The importance of the Rust Belt states and the white working-class vote in the upcoming election.
Vance's potential to galvanize voters and increase Republican turnout in key battleground states.
The implications of Vance's selection as a sign of Trump's influence on the future of the Republican Party.
The comparison between Trump's previous VP choice, Mike Pence, and the new ticket with Vance.
The potential for Vance to become an heir to the MAGA movement and a future influential figure in the GOP.
The reaction to Vance's selection among Republicans and the hope for increased unity within the party.
The contrast between the Trump-Vance ticket and the Democratic ticket, highlighting the different voter bases.
The challenges faced by the Democratic Party and President Biden's debate performance.
The future of the populist conservative movement and its potential impact on American politics.
Transcripts
JD Vance has had a meteoric rise in the
Republican party from a best-selling
author and never Trumper in 2016 I'm a
never Trump guy I never liked him to
winning a US senate seat at age 38 and
now he's former president Donald Trump's
running mate elect Donald Trump in 2024
God bless you sir Vance is very much a
creature of the new Republican party
that Trump has shaped In His Image by
picking Vance Trump is showing he's
doubling down on this Maga agenda it's a
full-throated
populist National conservative ticket
here's why the Trump Vance ticket is a
big deal for the future of the Maga
movement and the
GOP JD Vance first catapulted def Fame
in 2016 after he published his Memoir
hillbilly elegy the book detailed his
experience growing up poor in rustbelt
Ohio and making it to Yale law school it
was a Smash Hit and became a Ron Howard
directed movie in 2020 I know I could
have done better
but you you got to decide you want to be
somebody or not we're trying to paint
the this white nationalist movement as a
movement primarily of poor and
workingclass Americans when the truth is
that the alt-right is actually led by
better educated and frankly pretty
well-to-do people in his initial foray
into the public Spotlight Vance was very
much anti-trump his book made clear that
he was a conservative many people
latched on to it as an explanation for
Trump's sort of surprise success in the
Republican party and then in the
election when Vance launched his
campaign for the senate in 2021 his
stance on Trump underwent a big shift I
obviously didn't fully appreciate the
president's appeal in 2016 yeah he said
some bad things about me but that was
before he knew me and then he fell in
love he even described himself to me in
one interview as a flip-flop Flipper on
Trump saying that he had similar policy
views but was against Trump as a person
until he realized that Trump was
advocating for the policies that he
supported while running for Senate Vance
was one of several prot Trump candidates
in the primary but in one debate Vance
was the Lone candidate to oppose a NATO
enforced no-fly zone over Ukraine and
that caught the eye of Trump's Inner
Circle what a no-fly zone it sounds nice
like we ask the Russians not to fly
planes over Ukraine what it means in
practice is American Marine Corps Pilots
Air Force pilots and navy Pilots getting
in dog fights with Russian Jets
uh which the problem with that is it's
not in our Vital National interest that
impressed Donald Trump Jr and he began
advocating for Vance's candidacy
including with his
father Trump's unique brand of
conservative politics has been reshaping
the core tenants of the Republican Party
since he was elected in 2016 like
tighter borders and a retreat from the
world stage he's changed the GOP so much
that the Republican National Committee
recently revamped its platform to a new
stripped down version one that focuses
more on Trump himself than on specific
policy decisions Trump has been changing
all of those stances to the point where
many older Republicans feel it's no
longer recognizable at the same time a
movement has arisen in Trump's image
that believes in his policies and
believes that the Republican Party
should be reshaped in His image
Believers in this movement referred to
as the new right or national
conservatives take Trump's impulses and
turn them into Doctrine Vance has become
one of their leading voices the American
people again they need people who put
the interests of their own Citizens
first of our own Citizens First and
that's what this entire movement is all
about and I think that's what the Trump
presidency will be about if we give him
another shot as I expect that we will
when Trump selected Mike Pence to be his
running mate that was a pick very much
intended to reassure Republican voters
Pence being a traditional conservative
an Evangelical Christian was someone who
regular Republicans who saw Trump as
sort of an rvest in their party could
look at Pence and say all right that's
someone I can trust fast forward to 2024
it's clear that Trump no longer sees a
need to share power with that wing of
the Republican
party right after Trump's attempted
assassination in July Vance was one of
the first Republicans to publicly cast
blame at the Biden campaign for the
shooting
as Republicans unite around the Trump
Vance ticket after the July 13th attack
Democrats remain in disarray following
President Biden's disastrous debate
performance in June Biden has vowed to
stay in the race despite continuing
calls from fellow Democrats to step away
from his place at the top of the ticket
I think there's a whole pool of Voters
there in the center of the electorate
who really are not being spoken to by
either candidate because of the way
these tickets have shaped up Senators
Marco Rubio from Florida and Tim Scott
from South Carolina were also contenders
on Trump's VP short list both could have
appealed more to minority voters
something that Trump has historically
struggled with choosing Vance allows
Trump to shore up support among the
white working class Ohio is also part of
the Rust Belt and the most crucial
States in this election are those Rust
Belt states that white working class
vote is a vote that is also very crucial
throughout those rust Bel Battlegrounds
there is a Hope by some of Vance's
backer
and some on Trump's team that he could
potentially Galvanize those voters even
more than Trump already does to juice
Republican turnout in those States what
was the Russia collusion hoax it was
about destroying Donald Trump this
ridiculous New York fraud case it's
about destroying the guy's wealth before
he re-enters the Oval Office that's good
to see him man thank you he is really a
bet on the future as well a bet on the
future of the Republican party and a bet
on the future of the populist
conservative movement Trump would never
say he's anointing a successor but Vance
was decades younger than the other
potential picks that were under
consideration for vice president and in
choosing such a young person to be on
the ticket with him there's an
unavoidable implication that Trump has
sort of chosen an heir chosen someone to
take the mantle of that Maga movement
and go forward with it whether it's as a
future president himself or simply as
someone who is poised to exert great
influence in the Republican Party
continuing to shape it along those
populist conser ative lines for years or
potentially decades to come
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