Former President Donald Trump announced Monday that he has chosen U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) to be his running mate. As of 4 p.m. Monday afternoon, Vance accepted the nomination from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
“After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio,” Trump shared in a post on Truth Social.
Donald Trump picks U.S. Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio for VP #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/7J38ZU005a
— Grayson Everett (@Grayson270) July 15, 2024
Vance has been a strong ally of Trump’s “America First” agenda. The 39 year old senator gained fame among conservatives for his best selling book “Hillbilly Elegy.”
“As Vice President, J.D. will continue to fight for our Constitution, stand with our Troops, and will do everything he can to help me MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN,’ Trump added.
Vance was elected to the Senate in 2022 after defeating former Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan.
Alabama’s political leaders praised Trump’s decision after the announcement Monday.
“My good friend [J.D. Vance] is a tremendous voice for parents, families, and hardworking Americans. As the Republican Party’s nominee for Vice President, he will be a tireless advocate for the America First agenda,” U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said. “It’s time to unite our nation and reverse America’s decline.”
My good friend @JDVance1 is a tremendous voice for parents, families, and hardworking Americans. As the Republican Party’s nominee for Vice President, he will be a tireless advocate for the America First agenda.
It’s time to unite our nation and reverse America’s decline 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/sI4dfZ5Yg2
— Katie Britt (@KatieBrittforAL) July 15, 2024
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, who casr all 50 of Alabama’s delegates to Trump earlier today, posted pictures of he and Vance alongside each other at the Manhattan criminal trial last month.
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Congratulations to my friend @JDVance1.
In the last year and a half, J.D. and I have been in the trenches together fighting for the citizens of this country.
He will work very well with President Trump. pic.twitter.com/ANxjlGrbFH
— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) July 15, 2024
I had the opportunity to spend time with @JDVance1
when I was in New York with President Trump. JD brings a lot to the ticket and is an excellent choice to help revive our economy, strengthen the border, and protect life. I look forward to him becoming the next VP of the U.S.🇺🇸— Attorney General Steve Marshall (@AGSteveMarshall) July 15, 2024
U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) said he was “thrilled” by the pick.
I’m thrilled with President Trump’s decision to choose Senator JD Vance as his running mate! I can’t think of a better team to lead this country after years of repeated failures by the Biden administration. (1/2)
— Jerry Carl (@CarlForAlabama) July 15, 2024
Congrats to Sen. JD Vance on being named President Trump’s VP pick. Sen. Vance knows what it means to be an America FIRST conservative and I look forward to working with him and President Trump to get our nation back on track! #TrumpVance24 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/7ZQhGNU44I
— Mike Rogers Campaign (@MikeRogersCamp) July 15, 2024
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said the decision “ensures a focus on an #AmericanFirst agenda and a dedication to the belief that only American citizens should vote in American elections.”
The #GOP ticket is now complete as @realDonaldTrump has announced @JDVance1 as his running mate. The Trump/Vance ticket ensures a focus on an #AmericanFirst agenda and a dedication to the belief that only American citizens should vote in American #elections. #alpolitics
— Wes Allen (@WesAllenAlabama) July 15, 2024
President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate Greg Reed said, “I look forward to supporting the Trump-Vance ticket in November.”
I look forward to supporting the Trump-Vance ticket in November.
We need strong, conservative leadership back in the White House! https://t.co/Dk5m0SjJSn
— Senator Greg Reed (@SenatorGregReed) July 15, 2024
Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, Caroleene Dobson, also ushered praised for Vance, in hopes a Red Wave will sweep from the top of the ticket all the way down to local, state and federal races on the ballot.
President Trump made a strong VP pick in @JDVance1. As a Marine, father & businessman, Vance's incredible life story equips him with the perspective to fight for hardworking families and unite America.
This is a ticket that will win and do great things for the American people. https://t.co/KdVPXZN6Ug
— Caroleene Dobson for Congress (@DobsonForAL) July 15, 2024
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