Rachel Maddow exposes the real reason JD Vance was chosen to be Trump's running mate

Rachel Maddow reviews the remarkably sparse qualifications J.D. Vance offers both as a campaign partner and as a potential vice president (and even a senator), and points out Vance's interest in changing the American system of government, which is the qualification that most appeals to Donald Trump, confident of a win.



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[dymone]

I'm still so confused on why the media keeps talking like Trump is a mastermind or making the decisions. 2016 Trump did not pick Pence, the Heritage Foundation did. Trump did not pick 3 Supreme Court Justices. Trump did not pick any federal judges. The Heritage Foundation did. Trump did not write Project 2025. The Heritage Foundation did. Trump did not pick Vance. The Heritage Foundation has made every single choice for Trumps campaigns and presidency, and they will continue to fo just that.

[hms]

It is easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled - Mark Twain

[stevebeschakis]

This is the ballot we get as a result of worshiping money.

[pyramidsinegypt]

What is it with all these American men being so against abortion?

[thisismetoday]

America, get money out of politics!! This ain’t democracy! Not even close!

[Bartcmh]

Don’t know much about Vance but watched the Netflix movie about him. I always find it odd how the movie depicts his mother as a pill stealing nurse but when speaking as a politician blames her addiction on open borders. No mention of big pharma handing out OxyContin like it was candy.

[independent-tsys]

Is Vance still dating Peter Theil? Is that why he wears eye makeup??

[mattaugusta]

I had no idea how unqualified Vance was. Shame on my ignorance.

[seekerstan]

"I no longer think freedom and democracy are compatible:" Whose freedom is Peter Thiel talking about? It sounds like he is talking about his freedom to take away the rights other people.

[carolesaunders]

My Dad said - many years ago - that the US is the only country that went from infancy to senility without first going through puberty. I can't find where he got the quote from, but it has been jumping to mind lately. 😢

[FranekEl]

"There is no curse in Elvish, Entish, or the tongues of Men for this treachery" J.R.R. Tolkien.

[TheIndianalain]

A failed businessman picking another failed businessman. Sounds about right.

[hevnqme]

In other words, Peter Teal purchased the Vice Presidential nomination for JD Vance.

[iconifyme]

Per Peter Thiel's quote that "Freedom is not compatible with democracy" he means "freedom for billionaires to do as they please is not compatible with democracy" because democracies have those pesky rules and laws that consider, at least in theory, everyone equal. Thiel thinks he is some kind of superhman ordained by providence and should be treated like a demigod. Thiel, Musk, Trump - they are all narcissists. Their success, rather than being something that instills gratitude in them, makes them believe they are superior in basic dignity and worth than anyone else. They obviously are more talented. They obviously are more successful. But they believe this translates as superior intrisic worth.

[missingcasey]

Roy Cohn is to Donald Dump as Peter Thiel is to Jd Vance……..catch my drift?
Or maybe I should say Donald Dump is to Roy Cohn what JD Vance is Peter Thiel….. now do you get it?

[bluetigerbee]

Unbelievable, a looser making a career because of knowing the right person. Or blackmailing him?
In worse case scenario he could be president.

[LuminosityUK]

Yay for Diversity and Inclusion for friends of $Billionaires 🙄
Get money out of politics.

[dlyccbl]

Thiel, who is also a self-loathing homosexual who intentionally destroyed gawker after they outed him, must have a big huge crush on J.D. Vance.

[Kelpiep]

"There is no curse in elvish, entish or human tongues for this ignorance " 3:09

[michagajewski]

Tolkien now is rolling in his grave after hearing this :(