Watch: Trump selects JD Vance as running mate, officially becomes Republican nominee

Former President Donald Trump has selected Sen. JD Vance of Ohio to be his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Trump made the announcement on social media Monday afternoon, shortly before he was officially selected at the Republican National Convention to be the party's presidential nominee. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser, Major Garrett and Fin Gómez have more.

[RicoBeenSuave]

lol 😂 imagine Vance debating Kamala, it’s going to be a blood bath.

[nkilo]

If you don’t know who JD Vance is, you didn’t go to college… his story is insane.. what an awesome choice.

[joemanco-nojy]

Trump should never turn his back on Vance.

[theeditorrestrial]

I like Vance...he called anyone that voted Trump an idiot

[ringothedoodle]

JD Vance literally called him America’s Hitler. Do we have political amnesia????

[MikeyDfromTN]

Still think it should’ve been Tusli Gabbard. Did my girl dirty

[nghiatrang]

Chill yall. Don’t take it so serious. This is the time that we should stay strong and close together. Both republican and democratic 💪❤️

[maryannjesuino]

It wouldn't matter who Trump picked, the Trolls will always have something nasty to comment.

[TJ-Stackin]

The liberals can't stand it... it's over

[michaelklim]

I would have Rama swami will get any cabinet seats on Trump's watch

[Foxyfreedom]

Lots of liberals in the comment section. This is a great choice! Trump Vance 2024!

[peterbaek]

Personally, I'd prefer Tulsi or Vivek, but I understand why he picked Vance. He is young, smart, a strong MAGA disciple, and will draw a lot of rural Democrats and independents to Trump.

[dylagent]

JD Mandel? Or does Trump even know his name. The guy who bashed trump and said anyone who voted for him was an idiot? LMAO.

[paranoidhumanoid]

At this point, the Democrats have to be more bold and nominate a candidate who is young and a game changing outsider. This is obviously what voters are attracted to. Promoting the "safe" status quo candidate is not going to even make a blip come November.

[tiongcomonico]

- .. NO to trump! As a Republican for almost 50 yrs, I CANNOT VOTE FOR trump, and any of his supporters.

[schmooma]

I’ve been disappointed with Garrett, but he’s reporting fairly here. Yay!

[mariapangindian]

Trump & Vance is the reason I think that Trump's 2nd term needs to happen in 2024, so Trump's VP is not Pence but Vance. Great pick! Very exciting! It's like an Apprentince. Trump will be a mentor of Vance. Vance is Trump's legacy to the Republican party. TRUMP

[igorschmidlapp]

Vance only shows that even Buckeyes can be rotten...

[MatchaCocoaDog]

Look at all those empty seats at the convention.

[Anisky]

How can anyone seriously be still voting for Bidet?