Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate

Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders.

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[timm]

I didn't call trump "Americas Hitler", The vice president pick did.

[Meltedcheese]

Weird how a "once fierce critic" turns into a "loyal ally" as soon as there's something in it for him 🙄

[tonydavid]

The point of Trump’s VP pick…fealty. Do we want someone who would do what Pence couldn’t and act to overthrow the will of the people? Is THAT what America wants?

[TheFreeAgent]

Isn't it crazy that some, if not, almost all of Donald Trump's primary opponents (or proposed VP picks) criticized or praised him when it benefitted them?

[maxfinazzo]

He picked a former never trumper? No wonder Trump's been divorced like 3 times, he sucks at picking partners.

[rem]

This horrible pick means an under duress pick "or else" like what they did with Pence.

[patd]

Politics at an all time low in America!!!

[YuzimaPhilip]

Are all the networks really going to film from the right side now? How cowardly; they wouldn't do this for anyone else.

[JohnMaun]

Hey J.D., which of Trumps shoes are your favorite to lick, his golf shoes or his wingtips? America wants to know.

[williamrainville]

sounds like he picked another one of his enemies. why choose a fierce critic?

[dpfh]

Saul why are you persecuting me? He is the way, the truth, the life.

[imbecile-vy]

worst vp pick. I was expecting Doug Burgum, but no this is a trash choice. Not that Doug would be much better.

[woodshed_moments]

Very disappointed in the pick, there were better, more highly qualified candidates for VP - seems like Trump was more interested in appeasing the pope... again, Vance is catholic.

[AuroraWolf]

Like the sith from Star Wars, they make and break alliances constantly, trust is not a thing among them, only usefulness

[zanycarnivore]

Joe Cortes looking a bite like JD Vance

[jamesjoste]

Donald Trump is a great man but I am very disappointed in him. We pick Amanda called him a Hitler. that supports him 100% very disappointed in Donald Trump. He messed up again another Mike Pence.

[stargazer]

okay but look this is smart to do turn someone who would otherwise be against you into someone who is in support of you its like the oldest form of government balancing in the books~ Keep your friends close but your enemies closer? Ringing any bells~

[alvarezgamers]

Evil begets evil. Trump looks for the first time visibly scared. Imagine spewing so much then feeling worried when it come back.

[eliju-iomw]

Joe Biden I never sent my kids to public school because public school has too many jungle kids, 🤡😭🤣😁

[LOVE-JC]

Younger boters need to get a bank account, get a job, pay property taxes, to make great decisions 👍🏽