FULL SPEECH: JD Vance delivers keynote address as Trump’s running mate at RNC

Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered his first speech as former President Donald Trump's running mate, speaking at length about the former president, including the assassination attempt.

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[HollyPhaon]

Hes great, amazing presence, love him I cant wait! Trump Vance 2024 🎉🎉

[kathyjyoung-fry]

Oh my goodness I'm crying here in Pearland, Texas. As a conservative Christian woman J.D. Vance has touched all my values in my 71 years of life.

[Katrina-xy]

My 8 year old daughter's favorite movie is Hillbilly Elegy! What an awesome story this man has!!! I called my grandmother Maw Maw but the spirit is just the same❤❤❤ God bless you and God bless America 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[yolololo]

He is good. I think he has potential to be the future potus

[daniellelightfoot]

Trump made a good pick… A lot of Americans can relate with our future VP

[redlegs]

Middletown is ROUGH. This Marine from Middletown don't mess around.

[kathyjyoung-fry]

J.D. Vance is the right choice!! May God Bless this man and encircle him with his protection! God knows your purpose in life. We serve a mighty savior we are a mere instrument!

[vikingprincess]

You can see a difference in Trump. I think he's experiencing some PTSD. ❤

[HollyPhaon]

Shout out to OUR Memaws, theyd be so proud of US now. 😉 Semper Fi JD welcome aboard

[huanhwai]

What a nice speech !! Keep it up . Taiwanese American supporting you .

[gloriashu]

JD you are good, but it’s better to remind people that it’s wrong to become prejudiced towards Chinese or other people of immigrants, as your wife and her parents are, when you mention about US’ past policies favorited China. A couple of my Bible study group fellow last night already expressed concerns of personal safety, remembering brutal violence and crimes done to their friends when they lived in NY city, some crimes were done in bright day light! The panic haunted them for years. Also, don’t like to see so many gun violences in our country. Like many of my folks and fellow citizens who live a simple life, we focus on work, family, church and community service. Why do we have to invest on firearms? Isn’t it the government’s responsibility to guard and protect ? I don’t understand. We love USA. It’s our country. We worked hard for over twenty years here, build homes, raise children, and wanting this land remain beautiful. As stated in 1 Timothy 2: 1-2: “ First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. “ Glad to hear Jesus’ name be lifted high here. We’ve been praying for leaders who truly fear God. May God mercy and bless!

[hxrnan]

Trump was just the first with a big mouth to be like "THESE ARE OUR ISSUES, WHY IS NOTHING BEING DONE ABOUT IT". And thats what America gravitates towards to.

[victoriababer]

Wow, simply impressed. Well spoken and incredibly humble. The future of America has hope!!

[mikekirkpatrick]

4 years as VP, followed by 8 as POTUS.- Nice to meet you senator JD Vance.
It isn't just the USA that needs DJT, it's the entire Christian Western World.

[mahi]

I’ll NEVER vote Trump Vance but damn it’s nice to someone young on the stage…

[pvgardenshorts]

Something is off….
He’s too slick - he appears to be speaking off the cuff; but it’s too polished- practiced

[EslyDiaz-zogg]

Yes
We need Mr. Trump
Because he loves our country ❤

[patriciagosyne]

I'm canadian, love listening to this! Maybe I should move over. President Donald Trump is ruling. 😊

[sararue]

Trump has changed a lot, he’s probably in pain, but still what he has endured for the love of this country made him more humble

[WalterGarvin]

Vance was right when he said Trump was like Hitler the only true thing he ever said.