Trump Selects Vance as 2024 Running Mate

Senator JD Vance has been announced as former President Donald Trump's running mate for the 2024 election, making a direct appeal to struggling Americans by sharing his challenging upbringing. Vance, a newcomer to the Senate and author of the bestselling memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy,' has positioned himself as a voice diverging from traditional Republican views, particularly on foreign policy and trade. He has strongly opposed U.S. aid to Ukraine, citing it as a misallocation of resources, and his stance has caused anxiety among U.S. allies and moderate Republicans. The Trump-Vance ticket symbolizes a continued shift towards isolationism and protectionist policies within the Republican Party. Despite their alliance, Trump and Vance have endorsed different candidates in Arizona's 8th Congressional District primary, highlighting internal party dynamics.