2024-07-18 21:20:50
In this context, it is interesting to remember that shortly after Donald Trump announced his candidacy for president in 2016, Vance openly expressed disdain for the Republican.
The Times reports.
Then James David Vance proudly declared that he “never supported Trump” and even called him “America’s Hitler.”
However, Vance was able to successfully maneuver in politics and eight years later became Trump’s official running mate. If they win the election in November, Vance will become the youngest vice president since Richard Nixon, who took the oath of office in 1953.
Vance rose to fame with his best-selling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” in which he chronicled his childhood in a low-income household riddled with abuse and addiction. He called himself an “American success story” by overcoming adversity and attending Yale Law School. The book cemented his reputation as a moderate conservative commentator respected by both Republicans and Democrats.
He reportedly enlisted the help of a mutual friend, billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel, to arrange a meeting with Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr. at Mar-a-Lago in 2021. Trump told Vance he had read “Hillbilly Elegy” and liked it.
Vance apologized to Trump. Trump not only forgave him, but also supported him in his bid for the Ohio Senate.
In particular, the American politician stated:
“Like many people, I criticized Trump in 2016 and I ask people not to judge me. I have been open about my criticisms and I regret them, admitting that I was wrong about this man.”
Those appeals to Trump paid off. Vance, who finished fourth in the Republican primary for the Ohio Senate seat, won the 2022 midterms with Trump’s support.
Despite Vance’s support, Trump continued to poke fun at his young protégé. At a 2022 rally, the former president said Vance was “in love” with him and “kisses my ass.”
Earlier, Cursor reported that Vance expressed his support for Israel.