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What to know about JD Vance


Early Life and Background

  • Grew up in poverty and abuse in Jackson, Kentucky, and Middletown, Ohio

  • Mother struggled with drug addiction, so he spent many formative years with his grandmother, known as “Mamaw”

  • Joined the Marines Corps after high school and served as a public affairs marine in Iraq

Career

  • Served as a public affairs marine in Iraq, escorting press and writing stories about service members

  • Worked as a venture capitalist before entering politics

  • Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022, representing Ohio

  • Introduced legislation on issues like tariffs, Social Security, and gender-affirming care for minors

Personal Life

  • Married to Usha Chilukuri Vance, a litigator, whom he met at Yale Law School

  • Has three young children: Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel

  • Lives in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati and owns a home in Alexandria, Virginia

Political Views

  • Represents the “New Right,” a populist conservatism that rejects traditional Republican views

  • Supports tariffs on trade and opposes U.S. intervention in foreign conflicts, particularly the war between Russia and Ukraine

  • Has spoken out against potential cuts to Social Security and has introduced bipartisan legislation

Notable Moments

  • Wrote the bestselling memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” (2016), which explores his childhood and the struggles of his community

  • Initially criticized Donald Trump in 2016, but later apologized and began publicly supporting him

  • Accepted Donald Trump’s nomination as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election

Interesting Facts

  • Chose Augustine of Hippo as his confirmation saint

  • Has spoken about the importance of Christianity in his life and has written about his return to faith

  • Has been praised by figures like Steve Bannon and has worked with Democrats like Elizabeth Warren on certain issues




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