Trump Selects J.D. Vance as Running Mate

Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance, a U.S. senator from Ohio, as his vice-presidential running mate for the upcoming election. Vance, once a critic of Trump, is now a staunch ally. The selection, revealed at the Republican National Convention, aims to boost support among working-class voters in key Rust Belt states.

Republican Donald Trump has selected J.D. Vance, a U.S. senator from Ohio and author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," as his running mate, elevating a politician who once criticized Trump but has since become a loyal defender. The announcement was made at the start of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

"After lengthy deliberation, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio," Trump wrote on his Truth Social media website. Vance's selection aims to boost turnout for Trump in the November 5 election, particularly in Rust Belt states where the election's outcome may be decided.

Vance, a staunch conservative, is unlikely to attract many new voters and may alienate moderates. However, Trump's focus was on choosing a running mate he trusted, as advocated by Trump's eldest son and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson. Despite some donor disappointment, others see the choice as a sign of Trump's confidence in his campaign against President Joe Biden.

(With inputs from agencies.)