Ohio senator JD Vance is Trump's VP pick, focusing on swing states and populist views. The US judge dismisses a case against Trump. The FT's Mehul Srivastava discusses the failed $230mn Gaza pier built by the US.
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Trump aims to appeal to swing states with VP pick JD Vance for his populist ideology.
US-built Gaza pier faces challenges hindering aid delivery due to political complexities and distribution hurdles.
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JD Vance: Trump's VP Pick
Former President Donald Trump announced Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice Presidential pick. Vance, a rising star in the Republican Party, gained fame through his book on poverty-stricken communities. Vance's shift from a Trump critic to the VP nominee reflects Trump's aim to appeal to swing states with a populist ideology. This choice signals a focus on the conservative base rather than the broader electorate.
Gaza Pier Failure
The U.S.-built floating pier aimed to ease aid delivery to Gaza but faced logistical challenges, resulting in minimal aid reaching the region. The project, costing over $200 million, symbolizes the struggle to provide humanitarian assistance amidst political complexities in Israel and unrest in Gaza. Despite international pressure, distribution hurdles and political tensions have hindered efficient aid delivery, highlighting the challenges faced in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Donald Trump announced Ohio senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee yesterday, and a US judge dismissed a criminal case over the former president’s handling of classified documents. Plus, the FT’s Mehul Srivastava explains why the Gaza pier built by the US hasn’t been as effective as intended.
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Our intern is Prakriti Panwar. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.