A parade of familiar faces – including some from Trump’s first administration, like 2016 Trump Campaign Manager Kellyanne Conway and former Trump White House Official Peter Navarro – shared Wednesday night’s RNC stage with speakers representing “everyday Americans.”
But the main event featured a debut performance from former President Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate.
“So tonight, Mr. Chairman, I stand here humbled, and I’m overwhelmed with gratitude to say I officially accept,” Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) declared upon formally receiving the Republican nomination.
James David Vance, known by his initials “J.D.,” immediately referenced the resilience of former President Trump, who was looking on from the stands.
“He can stand defiant against an assassin in one moment and call for national healing in the next,” he told the crowd.
In a nod to his rust belt roots, the Ohio native shined a light on the plight of his hometown and other cities he described as devastated by the effects of globalization.
“To the people of Middletown, Ohio, and all the forgotten communities in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, in Ohio and every corner of our nation, I promise you this: I will be a vice president who never forgets where he came from,” he
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