The chapter explores J.D. Vance's journey from critiquing Trump to becoming a strong supporter, driven by his agreement with certain policies and feeling alienated by liberal reactions. It delves into Vance's evolution from individual to systemic critiques of American politics, his relationship with Donald Trump Jr., and the potential role as a vice presidential candidate, emphasizing his nationalist, populist conservative ideology.
Donald Trump’s running mate is Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. Politico’s Ian Ward describes Vance’s transformation from a self-described hillbilly to the political face of the Republican future.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy and Matt Collette, fact-checked by Hady Mawajdeh and Peter Balonon-Rosen, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdotter, and hosted by Noel King.
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