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JD Vance will still ‘love you’ if you don’t vote for him

Former President Donald Trump’s running mate spoke to reporters after voting on Election Day in Ohio.
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Former President Donald Trump’s running mate spoke to reporters after voting on Election Day in Ohio.
November 4, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Trump campaign looks to Vance to help them over the finish line in Pennsylvania

After being named former President Donald Trump's running mate, it was clear that one of Sen. JD Vance's primary roles was to help win Pennsylvania.
November 4, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance speaks during a campaign rally in Aston Township, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 3, 2024.
November 1, 2024 at 7:17 PM

Vance pushes anti-vaccine message during Joe Rogan podcast

Recent comments from both JD Vance and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could signal how a Trump administration erodes public confidence in vaccines.
November 1, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance comments during a town hall meeting at the Bedford County Airport in Bedford, Pa., Oct. 30, 2024.
October 26, 2024 at 1:10 AM

Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cellphones: Sources

Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cell phones, according to reports.
October 26, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Former resident Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance, Republican vice-presidential nominee, stand together during a campaign event at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., July 20, 2024.
October 26, 2024 at 1:05 AM

Sources: Chinese hackers believed to have targeted presidential campaigns

Chinese hackers have targeted cell phones connected with both campaigns, including phones formerly used by former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, sources told ABC News.
October 26, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Sources: Chinese hackers believed to have targeted presidential campaigns
October 25, 2024 at 9:31 PM

China hackers targeted Trump, Vance phones: Report

Chinese hackers are believed to have targeted cellphones used by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, according to sources familiar with the matter.
October 25, 2024 at 9:31 PM
VIDEO: China hackers targeted Trump, Vance phones: Report
October 17, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Vance says 'no' Trump didn't lose the 2020 election

In his most direct answer yet of this election cycle, vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance said he doesn't believe former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election
October 17, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance speaks during a campaign event in Williamsport, Pa., Oct. 16, 2024.
October 17, 2024 at 5:13 AM

Vance says 'no' Trump didn't lose the 2020 election

In his most direct answer yet of this election cycle, vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance said he doesn't believe former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
October 17, 2024 at 5:13 AM
In his most direct answer yet of this election cycle, vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance said he doesn't believe former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
October 15, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Vance stands by Trump's false claims Venezuelan gangs have invaded Colorado

Sen. JD Vance is standing by his running mate, former President Donald Trump, and his false claims that Venezuelan gangs have invaded and conquered Aurora, Colorado.
October 15, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance on “This Week.”
October 13, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Trump falsehoods about Aurora, Colorado, have ‘some element of truth’: Sen. JD Vance

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance on “This Week.”
October 13, 2024 at 6:59 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with JD Vance
1 month ago

With Kamala Harris, Usha Vance on political stage, anti-Asian hate sees spike

As South Asian figures take the stage in the fight for the White House, a new report from Stop AAPI Hate has recorded a rise in anti-South Asian racism online.
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Usha Chilukuri Vance, left, and Vice President Kamala Harrris.
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Vance and Walz visit Arizona as early voting begins in the battleground state

With the first day of early voting beginning on Wednesday in Arizona, both vice presidential nominees, Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz, will campaign in the state.
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Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at Tucson Speedway in Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 9, 2024.
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Vance and Walz press corps revive a tradition on their campaign planes

The vice presidential candidates participated in an old campaign tradition: answering questions written on an orange rolled to them by their traveling press corps.
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US Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance (L) and Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz shake hands at the start of the Vice Presidential debate in New York City on Oct. 1, 2024.
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Vance, Walz battled over health care during debate. Here's where they stand

Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz debated several health care topics during the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday. Here's where they stand on the issues.
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Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance nd Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz participate in the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
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Harris, Trump stick by running mates as campaigns spin VP debate performances

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump praised their respective running mates as their campaigns worked to spin how they performed at the debate.
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Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Senator J.D. Vance hosted by CBS in New York, Oct. 1, 2024.
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Republicans praise Vance's debate performance -- and want more

JD Vance had a reputation as a culture warrior, but he leaned into policy contrasts in Tuesday's debate.
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Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
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Historian discusses Walz-Vance vice presidential debate's importance

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley talks about why the debate between Vance and Walz could make a difference in the tight race for president.
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Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shake hands at the end of the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, 2024.
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Vance claimed Trump 'salvaged' Obamacare, but the facts show otherwise

Sen. JD Vance claimed that former President Donald Trump worked to "salvage" Obamacare. However, history shows Trump worked to dismantle it.
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Albany Medical College students walk out of their campus to protest the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, Jan. 18, 2017 in Albany, N.Y.
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Vance ‘did great with his tone’ at VP debate: Gov. Sununu

New Hampshire’s Republican governor also said there were a few questions JD Vance “could’ve answered better” at Tuesday night’s debate against Gov. Tim Walz.
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VIDEO: Vance ‘did great with his tone’ at VP debate: Gov. Sununu
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What early polls say about who won the VP debate

Americans are split over whether Sen. JD Vance or Gov. Tim Walz won Tuesday's vice presidential debate.
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People watch the debate between Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the Gaf East Bar in Manhattan, October 1, 2024.
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JD Vance refuses to say Trump lost in 2020, downplays events of Jan. 6

In one of the most notable exchanges of the vice presidential debate, JD Vance refused to say Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and downplayed the events of Jan. 6.
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Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
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What Walz, Vance camps are saying after VP debate

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky and Trump campaign representative Alfonso Aguilar react to Tuesday night’s debate.
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VIDEO: What Walz, Vance camps are saying after VP debate
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Fact-checking Tim Walz and JD Vance's VP debate

The high-stakes, 90-minute debate was held at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City Tuesday.
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This combination image shows Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, during a vice presidential debate, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City.
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Both candidates' mics are muted during vice presidential debate clash

Both candidates' microphones are muted during the vice presidential debate.
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Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City.
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JD Vance, Tim Walz face off in vice presidential debate

In what was likely the last debate before the November election, the two vice presidential candidates sparred over the results of 2020 election, immigration and abortion rights.
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VIDEO: JD Vance, Tim Walz face off in vice presidential debate
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Closer looks at key moments in Vance, Walz debate

ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce and chief Washington correspondent Jon Karl share their analysis of the vice-presidential debate.
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VIDEO: Closer looks at key moments in Vance, Walz debate
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Vance, Walz take predictable paths in debate unlikely to change election: ANALYSIS

The vice presidential debate was marked as a key moment to move the electoral needle. It likely won't.
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Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and  Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance shake hands after a debate, Oct. 1, 2024 in New York City.
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Experts analyze VP debate's impact on close presidential race

ABC News' powerhouse politics roundtable dives into how Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance performed in Tuesday's vice-presidential debate.
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VIDEO:  Experts analyze VP debate's impact on close presidential race
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Walz-Vance debate: Which VP candidate came out on top?

Tuesday's vice-presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance could prove to be a major factor in a close presidential race.
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VIDEO:  Walz-Vance debate: Which VP candidate came out on top?
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Key moments from the Walz-Vance vice presidential debate

The two vice presidential nominees struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to the economy.
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The two vice presidential nominees struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to the economy.
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Why tonight’s vice presidential debate will be important

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with presidential historian Douglas Brinkley on why the debate between Vance and Walz could make a difference in the tight race for president.
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VIDEO: Why tonight’s vice presidential debate will be important
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Walz on immigration and Springfield: Vance will ‘demonize’ the issue

Sen. JD Vance responded that he thinks Walz wants "to solve this problem, but I don't think that Kamala Harris does."
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VIDEO: Walz on immigration and Springfield: Vance will ‘demonize’ the issue
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Vance is prepared for VP debate with Walz: Trump campaign

Minnesota Republican Rep. Tom Emmer will be playing Tim Walz in Vance’s debate prep in the final leg before the vice presidential debate next week.
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Republican vice-presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks at a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 18, 2024.
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Walz-Vance VP debate: How to watch, what time tonight

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance are set to face off in their only scheduled vice-presidential debate next week.
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Republican Vice Presidential nominee Senator JD Vance speaks at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, Sept. 5, 2024. | Vice President candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a rally at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sept. 12, 2024.
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VP candidates show civility on debate stage

ABC News' Jon Karl recaps Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz's respective performances during the debate, detailing the "tone of civility in this debate, in an election that has been anything but civil."
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VIDEO: VP candidates show civility on debate stage
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VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage

Walz called Trump’s actions “troubling” while Vance said Democrats have protested the results of elections.
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VIDEO: VP candidates spar over Jan. 6 on debate stage
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Gun violence conversation turns personal at VP debate

Walz said his 17-year-old son, Gus, witnessed a shooting in a community center and spoke about how meeting with the parents of Sandy Hook victims impacted his views on banning assault weapons.
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VIDEO: Gun violence conversation turns personal at VP debate
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JD Vance defends his past criticisms of Trump

“I've always been open and sometimes, of course, I've disagreed with the president but I've also been extremely open about the fact that I was wrong about Donald Trump," Vance said.
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VIDEO: JD Vance defends his past criticisms of Trump
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JD Vance touts Trump’s policies in question about Iran missile barrage

Sen. JD Vance says "effective, smart diplomacy and peace through strength is how you bring stability back to a very broken world," adding, "Donald Trump has already done it once before."
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VIDEO: JD Vance touts Trump’s policies in question about Iran missile barrage
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VP candidates and their path to the debate stage

Both VP candidates have campaigned and targeted districts in swing states ahead of Tuesday night's debate. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien takes a deeper look at each candidate and their path to the VP debate.
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VIDEO: VP candidates and their path to the debate stage
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett on what to expect from Gov. Walz at the VP debate

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) on what issues the Harris- Walz campaign feel are most important to voters ahead of the vice presidential debate.
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VIDEO: Rep. Jasmine Crockett on what to expect from Gov. Walz at the VP debate
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JD Vance and Tim Walz prep for vice presidential debate

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) joins the show ahead of the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' running mates.
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VIDEO: JD Vance and Tim Walz prep for vice presidential debate
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RNC Chairman on Walz-Vance vice president debate

Republican National Convention Chairman Michael Whatley joins the show ahead of Tuesday’s vice president debate between JD Vance (R) and Tim Walz (D).
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VIDEO: RNC Chairman on Walz-Vance vice president debate
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'Vance has the advantage' at VP debate, history professor says

Douglas Brinkley, a professor of history at Rice University, talks about what Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance need to bring to Tuesday's debate.
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VIDEO: 'Vance has the advantage' at VP debate, history professor says
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Walz-Vance VP debate will show 'stark contrast,' Tulsi Gabbard predicts

The former Democratic congresswoman and current Trump campaign representative says Ohio Sen. JD Vance has asked her for "some feedback" ahead of Tuesday’s debate.
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VIDEO: Walz-Vance VP debate will show 'stark contrast,' Tulsi Gabbard predicts
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Why VP debates aren't all that important

Historically, VP debates haven't really moved the polls.
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Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally, Aug. 9, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance speaks to supporters during a campaign event at the Northwestern Michigan Fair grounds, Sept. 25, 2024, in Traverse City, Mich.
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Walz taking VP debate ‘very seriously’: Harris campaign official

Adrienne Elrod, senior spokesperson for the Harris campaign, talks about what she expects to see Tuesday at the only scheduled vice-presidential debate
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VIDEO: Walz taking VP debate ‘very seriously’: Harris campaign official
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All eyes on vice presidential debate

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance will face off tonight in the first and only vice presidential debate.
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VIDEO: All eyes on vice presidential debate
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Walz says VP debate prep 'going great' in Michigan

The Harris-Walz campaign is also downplaying importance of the debate, stressing “Vance is a skilled debater.”
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Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, delivers remarks at an election campaign event, Sept. 14, 2024, in Superior, Wis.
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Previewing the 2024 vice presidential debate

Rep. Tom Emmer is part of Vance’s debate prep team and has been standing in as Gov. Walz during debate prep sessions with Vance. Emmer joins us in studio to discuss Vance’s debate strategy.
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VIDEO: Previewing the 2024 vice presidential debate