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Vance argued for higher tax rate on childless Americans in 2021 interview
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance advocated for higher taxes on Americans without children in a 2021 interview unearthed by ABC News.
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July 25, 2024 at 10:38 PM
JD Vance slammed for 'childless cat ladies' comment
A Fox News interview from 2021, in which JD Vance smeared Kamala Harris as one of "childless cat ladies," has resurfaced, sparking widespread anger.
July 25, 2024 at 10:38 PM
July 25, 2024 at 7:14 PM
JD Vance is ‘stupid’ for making ‘childless cat lady’ remark, Harris supporter says
Former teacher Briget Rein criticized the Republican vice presidential candidate for “talking about women in a very derogatory fashion."
July 25, 2024 at 7:14 PM
July 25, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Publisher plans massive ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ reprints to meet demand for VP candidate JD Vance's book
Former President Donald Trump’s selection of JD Vance as his running mate has led to a surge in sales for “Hillbilly Elegy,” his best-selling memoir that came out in 2016
July 25, 2024 at 4:35 PM
July 24, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Vance years ago expressed support for Iraq War, despite current criticism
Trump running mate JD Vance has criticized President Joe Biden's support of the Iraq War, but Vance himself previously expressed support for it.
July 24, 2024 at 2:40 PM
July 23, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Vance lashes out at Democrats in 1st solo rallies
During two solo rallies Monday, former President Donald Trump's running mate Sen. JD Vance attacked the Democratic Party.
July 23, 2024 at 10:40 PM
July 23, 2024 at 2:26 PM
JD Vance hits campaign trail as Trump campaign shifts focus to Kamala Harris
With just over 100 days until the election, the Trump campaign is switching gears, ramping up attacks on their new Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.
July 23, 2024 at 2:26 PM
July 23, 2024 at 8:56 AM
JD Vance returns to Ohio hometown for 1st solo rally
Vance's first solo campaign rally set to take place in the battleground state of Ohio in his hometown of Middletown.
July 23, 2024 at 8:56 AM
July 21, 2024 at 9:40 PM
JD Vance blasts Harris and ‘worst president’ Biden
ABC News’ Jon Karl discusses a statement released by the Republican vice presidential nominee.
July 21, 2024 at 9:40 PM
July 21, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Trump, Vance take stage at 1st joint rally a week after assassination attempt
The former president held his first rally since the assassination attempt in Michigan with his running mate, Sen. JD Vance.
July 21, 2024 at 2:52 PM
July 21, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Trump and Vance campaign together for the 1st time
The duo were met with an enthusiastic crowd in the key battleground state of Michigan.
July 21, 2024 at 1:06 AM
July 21, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Trump, Vance hit the campaign trail for 1st time together
Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail in the battleground state of Michigan with JD Vance, his new running mate.
July 21, 2024 at 12:34 AM
July 20, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Trump and Vance on the campaign trail in Michigan
This is their first rally together since the Republican National Convention.
July 20, 2024 at 2:42 PM
July 20, 2024 at 11:17 AM
JD Vance's wife Usha faces racist online backlash from far-right social media users
Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance, and the couple's children have become targets of backlash for their Indian ancestry.
July 20, 2024 at 11:17 AM
July 20, 2024 at 4:50 AM
Florida man arrested, accused of making threats against Trump, Vance on social media
Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media has been arrested
July 20, 2024 at 4:50 AM
July 19, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Trump, Vance hit campaign trail this weekend for 1st time together
Former President Donald Trump will hit the campaign trail Saturday with his vice presidential pick, JD Vance, following his record-breaking 92-minute speech at the Republican National Convention.
July 19, 2024 at 11:47 PM
July 18, 2024 at 5:48 PM
From Marine to politician: Inside JD Vance's journey to the RNC stage
A look into Sen. JD Vance's life from a Marine to a politician as he makes history at the RNC as the first post-9/11 veteran on a major party's presidential ticket.
July 18, 2024 at 5:48 PM
July 18, 2024 at 4:16 PM
JD Vance in the spotlight ahead of anticipated VP debate
Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and former Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp provide their views on the 2024 election.
July 18, 2024 at 4:16 PM
July 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM
JD Vance takes center stage at RNC
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered his first speech as Trump's running mate on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention Wednesday, speaking at length about the former president.
July 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM
July 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Trump, Vance families enter the spotlight
As the families of Donald Trump and JD Vance enter the spotlight, who they are and what their anticipated roles in the Trump campaign will be.
July 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM
July 18, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Trump’s VP pick Vance opposes US aid for Ukraine, intensifying fear for Kyiv's future
“I do not think that it is in America's interest to continue to fund an effectively never-ending war in Ukraine,” Vance said. "We’ve done more than our fair share.”
July 18, 2024 at 10:15 AM
July 18, 2024 at 9:01 AM
J.D. Vance: His evolution from Trump critic to VP pick
The Ohio senator and ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author’s evolution since he burst onto the political scene in 2016.
July 18, 2024 at 9:01 AM
July 18, 2024 at 6:16 AM
JD Vance delivers keynote address
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered his first speech as Trump's running mate, speaking at length about the former president, including the assassination attempt.
July 18, 2024 at 6:16 AM
July 18, 2024 at 3:33 AM
Usha Vance touts husband before his big speech
Usha Chilukuri Vance was the penultimate speaker of the night and talked personally about their relationship and JD Vance's work in the Senate.
July 18, 2024 at 3:33 AM
July 18, 2024 at 3:32 AM
JD Vance formally accepts Vice President nomination
Day 3 of the Republican National Convention featured the prime-time debut of JD Vance introducing himself both to Republicans and Americans nationwide. (edited)
July 18, 2024 at 3:32 AM
July 18, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Vivek Ramaswamy on JD Vance's candidacy for Vice President
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy about his longtime friendship with JD Vance and Vance's qualifications for Vice President.
July 18, 2024 at 2:32 AM
July 18, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Trump's running mate JD Vance to address convention
Senator JD Vance prepares to introduce himself to the nation as he takes the stage at the Republican National Convention to make the case for Donald Trump.
July 18, 2024 at 2:21 AM
July 17, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Trump’s VP pick JD Vance slated to speak at RNC
Several people are on Wednesday's RNC lineup, including Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance. Coign VP of communications and former RNC staff, Cassie Smedile joins the show.
July 17, 2024 at 11:19 PM
July 17, 2024 at 9:01 PM
JD Vance makes his 1st public speech as Republican VP candidate
Vance spoke of unity while making a dig at President Biden: "Donald Trump got shot and toned the temperature down. That's what a real leader does."
July 17, 2024 at 9:01 PM
July 17, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Harris calls VP pick Vance a 'rubber stamp' for Trump and his agenda
In a short video released early Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris calls out Donald Trump's new running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, on his public comments and voting history.
July 17, 2024 at 8:14 PM
July 17, 2024 at 7:33 PM
JD Vance 'grateful' for Donald Trump
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance makes first campaign appearance following announcement to become Donald Trump's running mate.
July 17, 2024 at 7:33 PM
July 17, 2024 at 4:36 PM
RNC attendees embrace JD Vance as Trump's 2024 running mate
RNC attendees praised J.D. Vance's youth, service and, perhaps most importantly, his commitment to Trump's agenda.
July 17, 2024 at 4:36 PM
July 17, 2024 at 4:17 PM
JD Vance gets moment in spotlight with prime-time speech
Donald Trump's running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, says he can help the former president win the Rust Belt.
July 17, 2024 at 4:17 PM
July 17, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Who is Usha Vance? JD Vance's wife leaves law firm after Trump VP announcement
Born Usha Chilukuri, the wife of Trump's newly announced VP pick, grew up in San Diego, California, and is the daughter of Indian immigrants.
July 17, 2024 at 2:30 AM
July 16, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Kamala Harris, JD Vance agree to vice presidential debate, sources say
Vance and Harris said they are looking forward to debating each other, according to sources, but no specifics were discussed.
July 16, 2024 at 11:14 PM
July 16, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Who is Usha Vance?
J.D. Vance's wife left her law firm after Donald Trump made his VP announcement.
July 16, 2024 at 10:39 PM
July 16, 2024 at 6:49 PM
How JD Vance and Kamala Harris match up
With Vance now the official vice presidential nominee for the Republican Party, how does he match up with Vice President Kamala Harris?
July 16, 2024 at 6:49 PM
July 16, 2024 at 6:36 PM
What to know about Trump’s VP pick, JD Vance
The 39-year-old senator from Ohio whose 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," was turned into a Netflix adaptation in 2020, would be one of the youngest vice presidents in U.S. history if elected.
July 16, 2024 at 6:36 PM
July 16, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Who is Sen. JD Vance?
ABC News correspondent Terry Moran and Katherine Faulders provide more information on the 39-year-old senator.
July 16, 2024 at 3:08 PM
July 16, 2024 at 2:40 PM
By picking J.D. Vance for VP, Trump doubles down on Trumpism
The youngest VP nominee in decades, J.D. Vance echoes Donald Trump's populist conservative message and could continue his legacy for years.
July 16, 2024 at 2:40 PM
July 16, 2024 at 1:28 PM
How Vance as Trump’s VP pick could impact campaign
ABC News’ Jon Karl shares the reaction to former President Donald Trump choosing the Ohio senator as his new vice presidential candidate.
July 16, 2024 at 1:28 PM
July 16, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Trump elevates an ally in JD Vance and sets the course of the GOP's future: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump tapped a vocal defender in the form of Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, to join his ticket -- and in doing so, is helping set the course of the GOP's future.
July 16, 2024 at 4:25 AM
July 16, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reacts to Trump VP nomination
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reacted to former President Donald Trump's selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate.
July 16, 2024 at 1:29 AM
July 16, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Biden campaign reacts to JD Vance as Trump's VP pick
President Joe Biden called the Ohio senator a "clone of Trump" after J.D. Vance was selected to be Donald Trump's running mate.
July 16, 2024 at 12:25 AM
July 16, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Donald Trump announces Ohio Sen. JD Vance as VP pick
ABC News' John Katko and Democratic strategist Marsha Espinosa join the show.
July 16, 2024 at 12:12 AM
July 16, 2024 at 12:12 AM
RNC delegates react to Trump announcing Vance as VP
ABC News spoke to delegates outside the Republican National Convention after Donald Trump named J.D. Vance as his running mate.
July 16, 2024 at 12:12 AM
July 15, 2024 at 11:48 PM
The rise of JD Vance: From 'never-Trump guy' to VP pick
J.D. Vance could now reach new heights in his transformative career, as former President Donald Trump has selected him as his running mate.
July 15, 2024 at 11:48 PM
July 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Republicans celebrate Trump's VP pick
GOP front-runner Donald Trump has officially announced his running mate is Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. Attorney Jerry Goldfeder of Fordham Law joins the show.
July 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM
July 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM
JD Vance announced as Trump's running mate
The Ohio senator will be on the ballot as Trump's running mate come November. RNC Strategic Communications Director Tommy Pigott joins from Milwaukee.
July 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM
July 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM
JD Vance as VP pick ‘is a good thing,’ Kevin McCarthy says
The former House speaker comments on Trump’s running mate, the 39-year-old first-term senator from Ohio.
July 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM