The Rest Is Politics 424. The Real JD Vance: From Never Trumper to Vice President (Part 3)
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Jul 3, 2025 Explore the fascinating political journey of a prominent figure who went from denouncing Trump as 'Hitler' to becoming one of his staunchest allies. Delve into the moral complexities and strategic motivations behind this transformation. Discover how personal dynamics influenced ideological shifts, revealing contradictions in modern political identities. Unpack the implications of aligning with populism and the rise of conspiracy theories, shedding light on the evolving landscape of American politics.
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Price of Trump's Support
- J.D. Vance had to claim the 2020 election was stolen or that Biden wasn't legitimate to win Trump's support.
- This represents a dramatic shift from his earlier strong criticism of Trump.
Vance's Complex Ideology
- Vance combines social conservatism and authoritarianism with a strange Christian message endorsing Trump.
- He projects Christian virtues onto Trump despite the latter's contradictions and corruption.
Ambition Trumps Character
- Vance's ambition drove him from Reaganite conservatism to Trumpism, showing a big lack of character.
- Character, once seen as his key trait, turned out to be his major deficit.
