Highlights from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, 2024

Title: Trump Picks JD Vance as VP Despite Past Criticisms

In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump has chosen JD Vance, author of the bestselling book “Hillbilly Elegy,” as his vice-presidential pick. The selection of Vance, who once referred to Trump as ‘America’s Hitler’, has raised eyebrows among political observers.

Vance, a 39-year-old Ohio senator, had previously been critical of Trump, calling him “reprehensible” and an “idiot”. However, he quickly transformed himself into a Trump loyalist, gaining the former president’s endorsement in his 2022 Senate race.

Despite Vance’s past criticisms of Trump, he has now endorsed controversial policies such as a ban on abortion, large-scale deportations, and promoting conspiracy theories about the Democratic party. His selection as VP has drawn both praise and criticism from different quarters.

The decision to pick Vance as his running mate signals a shift in Trump’s political strategy, embracing a figure who was once a vocal critic. It remains to be seen how this choice will impact Trump’s campaign moving forward.