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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.
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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
July 15, 2024 at 10:29 PM
What else do we know about JD Vance? | 538 Politics Podcast
Republican J.D. Vance from Ohio was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022.
July 15, 2024 at 10:29 PM
July 15, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Trump picks JD Vance as 2024 running mate
Former President Donald Trump picked Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate, placing a young, ideological ally alongside him on the Republican 2024 ticket.
July 15, 2024 at 9:37 PM
July 15, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Donald Trump Jr. refers to JD Vance as 'the American dream’
ABC News’ Rachel Scott spoke to the former president’s son about his father's choice of running mate.
July 15, 2024 at 8:09 PM
July 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Who is JD Vance, the Ohio senator and Trump's VP pick?
J.D. Vance jumped on the national stage eight years ago through his book "Hillbilly Elegy." Now he's Donald Trump's running mate.
July 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM
July 15, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Trump chooses JD Vance as his vice president
Republican J.D. Vance was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022 from Ohio.
July 15, 2024 at 7:42 PM
July 15, 2024 at 7:20 PM
VP hopefuls modify their stance on abortion to more closely align with Trump
Some of those under consideration of being former President Donald Trump's running mate have begun moderating their stance on abortion to fall in line with him.
July 15, 2024 at 7:20 PM
July 15, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Trump team asks VP contenders Burgum, Vance, Rubio for documents
Former President Donald Trump's campaign has begun the process of formally requesting information from a small handful of potential running mates, ABC News has learned.
July 15, 2024 at 7:20 PM
July 15, 2024 at 7:19 PM
What Trump's VP hopefuls have to say about accepting the 2024 election results
As Trump pushes false claims about the 2020 election, those in the running to be his VP pick have been cautious when asked if they'll accept the 2024 election results.
July 15, 2024 at 7:19 PM
July 15, 2024 at 7:19 PM
What Trump's VP pick could mean for 2028
Why Trump's vice presidential pick might not matter as much as you think.
July 15, 2024 at 7:19 PM
July 15, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Trump speaks on pros, cons of his top vice presidential hopefuls
With Donald Trump expected to soon make his vice presidential pick known, he offered more insight into characteristics he likes of each candidate on his shortlist.
July 15, 2024 at 7:19 PM