<p>Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance, has become a household name in India because of her Indian roots. Her family member was said to be a&nbsp;Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker and was jailed during the Emergency period (1975 to 1977) in India, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Usha's popularity&nbsp;is quite similar to Kamala Harris when she was the United States President&nbsp;Joe Biden's running mate and eventually became vice president following&nbsp;the 2020 election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Usha, 38, is the daughter of Indian immigrants and follows the Hindu religion. She could become the "second lady" of the United States if Trump wins the upcoming presidential election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She studied at Yale and Cambridge but quit her job after her husband's name was picked as the Republican nominee's running mate. Usha was a law clerk to US Chief Justice John Roberts and later became an attorney at American&nbsp;law firm Munger, Tolles &amp; Olson LLP.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shooter-thomas-crooks-may-have-been-struggling-with-mental-illness-report-742139">Trump shooter Thomas Crooks may have been struggling with mental illness: Report</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>She appeared on stage to introduce her husband&nbsp;at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and&nbsp;gave an impressive speech.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ever since Usha has gained widespread recognition on a global scale and&nbsp;people have been curious about her ancestral roots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, the world knows that Usha has a great-aunt, aged 96, in southern India. Local media called her the country's oldest active professor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News agency Reuters reported that Shanthamma Chilukuri, who still travels 60 km (40 miles) most weekdays to university to teach physics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Most of our family is academically strong and education has been a top priority," Shanthamma told the news agency by phone from the city of Visakhapatnam.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/outdated-abandoned-labyrinthine-covid-inquiry-finds-how-uks-health-system-failed-people-during-pandemic-742124">'Outdated, abandoned, labyrinthine': Covid inquiry finds how UK's health system failed people during pandemic</a></strong></p>

<p>While speaking to Times of India, Shanthamma said, "Usha is the granddaughter of Rama Sastry, my husband Subramanya Sastry's eldest brother. I am happy she has inherited the sharp intel intellect and acumen that runs in our family."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Both my husband and his elder brother (Usha's grandfather) served as university professors. Our family also holds deep societal concerns. My husband, in fact, spent two years in jail during the Emergency as he was an RSS worker," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Republican National Convention day 3: National security and&nbsp;foreign policy on agenda&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>More about Usha Vance's family&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Usha's father and grandfather both taught and/or studied at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),&nbsp;a premier engineering college in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her younger sister is a mechanical engineer with a semiconductor company in San Diego, California and her aunt is a medical professional in the southern Indian city of Chennai.</p>

<p>The family is originally from a village called Vadduru in the Indian&nbsp;state of&nbsp;Andhra Pradesh, but moved to Chennai when Usha Vance's paternal grandfather, Ramasastry Chilukuri, went to teach at the IIT there around the time it was set up in 1959, members of the family said, as reported by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The IIT now runs a student award in memory of Ramasastry, who used to teach physics.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance, has become a household name in India because of her Indian roots.

Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance, has become a household name in India because of her Indian roots. Her family member was said to be a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker and was jailed during the Emergency period (1975 to 1977) in India, as per media reports. Usha's popularity is quite similar to Kamala Harris when she was the United States President Joe Biden's running mate and eventually became vice president following the 2020 election. Usha, 38, is the daughter of Indian immigrants and follows the Hindu religion. She could become the "second lady" of the United States if Trump wins the upcoming presidential election. She studied at Yale and Cambridge but quit her job after her husband's name was picked as the Republican nominee's running mate. Usha was a law clerk to US Chief Justice John Roberts and later became an attorney at American law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP. Also read: Trump shooter Thomas Crooks may have been struggling with mental illness: Report She appeared on stage to introduce her husband at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and gave an impressive speech. Ever since Usha has gained widespread recognition on a global scale and people have been curious about her ancestral roots. So far, the world knows that Usha has a great-aunt, aged 96, in southern India. Local media called her the country's oldest active professor. News agency Reuters reported that Shanthamma Chilukuri, who still travels 60 km (40 miles) most weekdays to university to teach physics. "Most of our family is academically strong and education has been a top priority," Shanthamma told the news agency by phone from the city of Visakhapatnam. Also read: 'Outdated, abandoned, labyrinthine': Covid inquiry finds how UK's health system failed people during pandemic While speaking to Times of India, Shanthamma said, "Usha is the granddaughter of Rama Sastry, my husband Subramanya Sastry's eldest brother. I am happy she has inherited the sharp intel intellect and acumen that runs in our family." "Both my husband and his elder brother (Usha's grandfather) served as university professors. Our family also holds deep societal concerns. My husband, in fact, spent two years in jail during the Emergency as he was an RSS worker," she added. Watch: Republican National Convention day 3: National security and foreign policy on agenda × More about Usha Vance's family Usha's father and grandfather both taught and/or studied at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), a premier engineering college in the country. Her younger sister is a mechanical engineer with a semiconductor company in San Diego, California and her aunt is a medical professional in the southern Indian city of Chennai. The family is originally from a village called Vadduru in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, but moved to Chennai when Usha Vance's paternal grandfather, Ramasastry Chilukuri, went to teach at the IIT there around the time it was set up in 1959, members of the family said, as reported by Reuters. The IIT now runs a student award in memory of Ramasastry, who used to teach physics. (With inputs from agencies)

Usha Vance's family member was 'RSS worker' and 'jailed' during Emergency in India

Sen. JD Vance officially accepted his vice presidential nomination on Wednesday after former President Donald Trump tapped the Ohio lawmaker as his running mate earlier this week.

RNC 2024: Republican VP nominee JD Vance addresses the RNC

The third day of the Republican National Convention has kicked off with Republicans led by newly elected nominated Donald Trump and JD Vance shifting to issues of National Security and foreign policy.

US elections: What to expect on day three of the RNC

Republican National Convention day 3: National security & foreign policy on agenda

Republican National Convention 2024: JD Vance accepts Republican VP nomaination

<p>JD Vance's wife Usha Chilukuri Vance has become the target of white supremacists and trolls after the Republican leader was picked as the vice president candidate by Donald Trump at the start of the week. Indian-origin Chilukuri is an accomplished lawyer by profession and she has been with JD since they met at Yale University in 2014 during their law degree course.&nbsp;</p>

<p>JD Vance's memoir describes her as his “Yale spirit guide". He credits her for helping him navigate life at the elite university where they met. The couple has three children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite being the 'ideal' wife with an accomplished professional and personal life, many in the far-right spectrum of US politics have launched hate attacks on&nbsp;Usha.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There is an obvious Indian coup taking place in the U.S. right before our eyes,"&nbsp;Stew Peters, a far-right internet personality, posted a photo of the couple and wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Who is this guy, really? Do we really expect that the guy who has an Indian wife and named their kid Vivek is going to support white identity?" said Nick Fuentes,&nbsp;another far-right commentator&nbsp;on his podcast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fuentes even went on the 'non-traditional' marriage of Usha and JD whilst describing the latter as a 'power-hungry' sociopath.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Another power-hungry sociopath with the put-on folksy Rustbelt act, obligatory non-combat tour in the Middle East, non-traditional marriage, and conspicuously rapid political ascendancy,"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, some blamed Usha for the 'Sikh' prayer said by Harmeet Dhillon at the&nbsp;Republic National Convention (RNC).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"There is an obvious Indian coup taking place in the US right before our eyes," added another Conservative commentator Stew Peters on X, targeting the couple's non-white children.</p>

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<h2><strong>Who is JD Vance?</strong></h2>

<p>Vance, aged 39, is a Senator from Ohio since 2022. If elected, he will be the youngest vice president of the US ever. He is seen as a supporter of Trump's America First ideas based on populism and isolationism.</p>

<p>In his acceptance speech, Vance, who hails from an industrial town in Ohio, pledged to fight for the working class if elected.</p>

<p>"Mr President, I will never take for granted the trust you have put in me. And what an honour it is to help achieve the extraordinary vision that you have for this country," said Vance.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-trumps-pick-for-vice-president-once-called-him-hitler-of-america-cynical-xxxhole-741232"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;JD Vance, Trump's pick for vice president, once called him Hitler of America, cynical "a**hole"</strong></a></p>

<p>"Now I pledge to every American, no matter your party, I will give you everything I have to serve you and to make this country a place where every dream you have for yourself, your family and your country will be possible once again."</p>

<p>Less than two years after assuming his first public office, he has gone from a Trump critic to one of his staunchest supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


JD Vance's wife Usha Chilukuri Vance has become the target of white supremacists and trolls after the Republican leader was picked as the vice president candidate by Donald Trump at the start of the week.

JD Vance's wife Usha Chilukuri Vance has become the target of white supremacists and trolls after the Republican leader was picked as the vice president candidate by Donald Trump at the start of the week. Indian-origin Chilukuri is an accomplished lawyer by profession and she has been with JD since they met at Yale University in 2014 during their law degree course. JD Vance's memoir describes her as his “Yale spirit guide". He credits her for helping him navigate life at the elite university where they met. The couple has three children. Despite being the 'ideal' wife with an accomplished professional and personal life, many in the far-right spectrum of US politics have launched hate attacks on Usha. “There is an obvious Indian coup taking place in the U.S. right before our eyes," Stew Peters, a far-right internet personality, posted a photo of the couple and wrote. "Who is this guy, really? Do we really expect that the guy who has an Indian wife and named their kid Vivek is going to support white identity?" said Nick Fuentes, another far-right commentator on his podcast. Fuentes even went on the 'non-traditional' marriage of Usha and JD whilst describing the latter as a 'power-hungry' sociopath. "Another power-hungry sociopath with the put-on folksy Rustbelt act, obligatory non-combat tour in the Middle East, non-traditional marriage, and conspicuously rapid political ascendancy," Vance is the Republican Pete Buttigieg. Another power hungry sociopath with the put-on folksy Rustbelt act, obligatory non-combat tour in the Middle East, non-traditional marriage, and conspicuously rapid political ascendancy. — Nicholas J. Fuentes (@NickJFuentes) July 18, 2024 × Meanwhile, some blamed Usha for the 'Sikh' prayer said by Harmeet Dhillon at the Republic National Convention (RNC). JD Vance gets tapped as VP and immediately there’s a Hindu prayer at the RNC. Next we’ll see @SenMikeLee and @JDVance1 team up to convince trump to let in 10 million Indian immigrants. Green cards on diplomas! pic.twitter.com/KBtwWFDVyb — Vincent James (@davincentjames) July 16, 2024 × "There is an obvious Indian coup taking place in the US right before our eyes," added another Conservative commentator Stew Peters on X, targeting the couple's non-white children. Watch | RNC 2024: Republican VP nominee JD Vance addresses the RNC × Who is JD Vance? Vance, aged 39, is a Senator from Ohio since 2022. If elected, he will be the youngest vice president of the US ever. He is seen as a supporter of Trump's America First ideas based on populism and isolationism. In his acceptance speech, Vance, who hails from an industrial town in Ohio, pledged to fight for the working class if elected. "Mr President, I will never take for granted the trust you have put in me. And what an honour it is to help achieve the extraordinary vision that you have for this country," said Vance. Also read | JD Vance, Trump's pick for vice president, once called him Hitler of America, cynical "a**hole" "Now I pledge to every American, no matter your party, I will give you everything I have to serve you and to make this country a place where every dream you have for yourself, your family and your country will be possible once again." Less than two years after assuming his first public office, he has gone from a Trump critic to one of his staunchest supporters. (With inputs from agencies)

Usha, wife of JD Vance, faces racist attacks from white supremacists

<p>US Senator J D Vance on Wednesday (July 17) night, presented himself as Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate for the upcoming November election.</p>

<p>In his acceptance speech, Vance, who hails from an industrial town in Ohio, pledged to fight for the working class if elected.</p>

<p>Vance, 39, recounted his challenging journey from a tough childhood to the US Marines, Yale Law School, venture capitalism, and finally, the US Senate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Telling the people his life story, Vance attempted to connect with Americans, emphasising that he understands their daily struggles.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vivek-ramaswamy-backs-donald-trump-in-fiery-rnc-speech-says-republican-can-actually-unite-this-country-741943">Vivek Ramaswamy backs Donald Trump in fiery RNC speech, says Republican can 'actually UNITE this country'</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Slamming Joe Biden</strong></h2>

<p>Vance criticised "career politicians" like President Joe Biden, and said Biden has been in politics longer than he (Vance) has been alive. He accused such politicians of destroying communities with misguided trade policies and foreign wars.</p>

<p>Thanking Trump for the nomination, Vance said: "Mr President, I will never take for granted the trust you have put in me. And what an honour it is to help achieve the extraordinary vision that you have for this country."</p>

<p>"Now I pledge to every American, no matter your party, I will give you everything I have to serve you and to make this country a place where every dream you have for yourself, your family and your country will be possible once again."</p>

<h2><strong>Vance's meteoric rise in politics</strong></h2>

<p>Vance's nomination as Trump's running mate marks a significant moment in his rapid ascent in politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Less than two years after assuming his first public office, he has gone from a Trump critic to one of his staunchest supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Every single day for the next four years. When I walk into that White House to help President Trump, I will be doing it for you, for your family, for your future, and for this great country. Thank you. God bless all of you, and God bless our great country," said&nbsp;Vance.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-video-shows-trump-shooter-thomas-crooks-suspiciously-scouting-the-area-before-attack-741922">Watch | Video shows Trump shooter Thomas Crooks suspiciously scouting the area before attack</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Vance's on abortion rights</strong></h2>

<p>Vance, as per CNN, is a staunch supporter of making abortion illegal nationwide. In a 2022 episode of the podcast "Very Fine People" Trump's running mate had said that he would "certainly" like for "abortion to be illegal nationally".</p>

<p>"It's not whether a woman should be forced to bring a child to term, it's whether a child should be allowed to live, even though the circumstances of that child's birth are somehow inconvenient or a problem to the society," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The question really, to me, is about the baby," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US Senator J D Vance on Wednesday (July 17) night, presented himself as Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate for the upcoming November election. In his acceptance speech, Vance, who hails from an industrial town in Ohio, pledged to fight for the working class if elected.

US Senator J D Vance on Wednesday (July 17) night, presented himself as Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate for the upcoming November election. In his acceptance speech, Vance, who hails from an industrial town in Ohio, pledged to fight for the working class if elected. Vance, 39, recounted his challenging journey from a tough childhood to the US Marines, Yale Law School, venture capitalism, and finally, the US Senate. Telling the people his life story, Vance attempted to connect with Americans, emphasising that he understands their daily struggles. Also read | Vivek Ramaswamy backs Donald Trump in fiery RNC speech, says Republican can 'actually UNITE this country' Slamming Joe Biden Vance criticised "career politicians" like President Joe Biden, and said Biden has been in politics longer than he (Vance) has been alive. He accused such politicians of destroying communities with misguided trade policies and foreign wars. Thanking Trump for the nomination, Vance said: "Mr President, I will never take for granted the trust you have put in me. And what an honour it is to help achieve the extraordinary vision that you have for this country." "Now I pledge to every American, no matter your party, I will give you everything I have to serve you and to make this country a place where every dream you have for yourself, your family and your country will be possible once again." Vance's meteoric rise in politics Vance's nomination as Trump's running mate marks a significant moment in his rapid ascent in politics. Less than two years after assuming his first public office, he has gone from a Trump critic to one of his staunchest supporters. "Every single day for the next four years. When I walk into that White House to help President Trump, I will be doing it for you, for your family, for your future, and for this great country. Thank you. God bless all of you, and God bless our great country," said Vance. Also read | Watch | Video shows Trump shooter Thomas Crooks suspiciously scouting the area before attack Vance's on abortion rights Vance, as per CNN, is a staunch supporter of making abortion illegal nationwide. In a 2022 episode of the podcast "Very Fine People" Trump's running mate had said that he would "certainly" like for "abortion to be illegal nationally". "It's not whether a woman should be forced to bring a child to term, it's whether a child should be allowed to live, even though the circumstances of that child's birth are somehow inconvenient or a problem to the society," he said. "The question really, to me, is about the baby," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

J D Vance introduces himself as Trump's running mate, promises to give his everything 'to serve' Americans

After a busy opening day, Republicans from across the country turned to Milwaukee's for Forum where the GOP adopted a 16-page platform heavily influenced by the former US President Donald Trump the second night of the RNC also features a display of united front by Trump's main challengers.

US election 2024: Trump expected to appear on Day 2 of RNC

<p>Former United States President and Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump named Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate on Monday (Jul 15). Vance has been serving as a US Senator since 2023. He is also married to Indian-American Usha Chilukuri Vance, an accomplished lawyer.&nbsp;<br />
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Much before he became a Senator, Vance had published a memoir <em>Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis</em> which was later turned into a film. The 2016 book was adapted into a film with the same name in 2020 and was helmed by Ron Howard.&nbsp;<br />
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The film starred Gabriel Basso, Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Freida Pinto and Haley Bennett.&nbsp;<br />
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Close even earned an Academy Award nomination for her role as Vance's 'Mamaw.'<br />
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<strong>Gabriel Basso as JD Vance</strong><br />
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Basso took on the role as Vance in the Netflix film. Basso portrayed Vance's life as a Yale law student who receives an urgent phone call, requiring him to return to his hometown in Ohio and face "three generations of family history and his own future," as per IMDb.</p>

<p><strong>Amy Adams as Bev</strong><br />
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Amy Adams took on the role as Beverly "Bev" Vance, JD's mother, in the Netflix film. Bev was a struggling mother of two who battled addiction.&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>Glenn Close as Mamaw</strong><br />
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Glenn Close took on the role as Bev's mother, Vance's "Mamaw," or grandmother who played a major role in his upbringing.</p>

<p><strong>Haley Bennett as&nbsp;Lindsay Vance</strong><br />
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Haley Bennett took on the role as Lindsay Vance, JD's sister, in the film. Bev gave birth to Vance's older sister just a few weeks after graduating from high school.</p>

<p><strong>Freida Pinto as&nbsp;Usha</strong><br />
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Indian actress Freida Pinto appeared as Vance's wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance in the film. According to People magazine, Usha and JD met while attending Yale Law together and wed the year after they graduated in 2014. The couple has three children: two sons, Ewan and Vivek, and a daughter, Mirabel.&nbsp;</p>

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Former United States President and Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump named Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate on Monday (Jul 15). Vance has been serving as a US Senator since 2023.

Former United States President and Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump named Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate on Monday (Jul 15). Vance has been serving as a US Senator since 2023. He is also married to Indian-American Usha Chilukuri Vance, an accomplished lawyer. Much before he became a Senator, Vance had published a memoir Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis which was later turned into a film. The 2016 book was adapted into a film with the same name in 2020 and was helmed by Ron Howard. The film starred Gabriel Basso, Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Freida Pinto and Haley Bennett. Close even earned an Academy Award nomination for her role as Vance's 'Mamaw.' So, much before his vice presidential candidature, Vance's life was portrayed on screen by some prominent names in Hollywood. Gabriel Basso as JD Vance Basso took on the role as Vance in the Netflix film. Basso portrayed Vance's life as a Yale law student who receives an urgent phone call, requiring him to return to his hometown in Ohio and face "three generations of family history and his own future," as per IMDb. Amy Adams as Bev Amy Adams took on the role as Beverly "Bev" Vance, JD's mother, in the Netflix film. Bev was a struggling mother of two who battled addiction. Glenn Close as Mamaw Glenn Close took on the role as Bev's mother, Vance's "Mamaw," or grandmother who played a major role in his upbringing. Haley Bennett as Lindsay Vance Haley Bennett took on the role as Lindsay Vance, JD's sister, in the film. Bev gave birth to Vance's older sister just a few weeks after graduating from high school. Freida Pinto as Usha Indian actress Freida Pinto appeared as Vance's wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance in the film. According to People magazine, Usha and JD met while attending Yale Law together and wed the year after they graduated in 2014. The couple has three children: two sons, Ewan and Vivek, and a daughter, Mirabel.

Did you know Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance has a connection with Hollywood and Freida Pinto?

Milwaukee: Trump expected to appear on Day 2 of RNC

<p>While the US is gearing up for the 2024 Presidential Elections in the country, the Indians are pumped up for another interesting contest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the Republican National Convention (RNC)’s first meeting on Monday (Jul 15), Donald Trump announced JD Vance as his running mate- a move believed to change the way US elections were supposed to happen earlier.</p>

<p>It’s Republican’s JD Vance vs Democrat’s Kamala Harris now for the Vice President race. As for Indians, it means something entirely different.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indians on social media are pitting for Tamil Nadu vs Andhra Pradesh because Harris’ mother hails from Chennai and Vance’s wife Usha Chilukuri had her roots in Andhra Pradesh.</p>

<h2><strong>US Elections 2024: It’s Tamil Nadu vs Andhra Pradesh for Indians</strong></h2>

<p>Kamala Harris' India connection made headlines both in the US and India when she was chosen as Joe Biden’s running mate in the 2021 elections. This time, it's Republican VP candidate JD Vance’s wife Usha who is attracting eyeballs for being of Indian origin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harris’ Indian roots can be traced to the Besant Nagar neighbourhood of Chennai where her mother was born, Shyalama Gopalan. Her mother moved to the US as a teen for a doctoral degree at the University of California Berkeley. There, she met Donald J. Harris of Jamaican descent. The couple got married in 1963 and welcomed daughter Kamala in 1964, followed by daughter Maya in 1967.</p>

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<p>Usha Chilukuri’s parents, on the other hand, used to live in Andhra Pradesh’s Chilakaluripeta before moving to the US where Usha was born. She graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts with History as her major, Deccan Chronicle reported. In 2010, she completed her M.Phil in Early Modern History from the University of Columbia and completed her JD in Law from Yale Law School in 2013.</p>

<p>Usha worked as a legal clerk at the US Supreme Court and is now a successful legal associate with a private law firm in San Francisco.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Usha Chilukuri Vance, wife of Trump’s VP pick JD Vance, is a Yale &amp; Cambridge grad from an Andhra Hindu family. supports him against Kamala Harris, who hails from Tamil Nadu, in the 2024 election.<br />
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<p>If Biden wins, Kamala Harris will continue her role as Vice President. If Trump and Vance prevail, Usha Chilukuri will become the Second Lady, residing at the Naval Observatory. The US presidential election is scheduled to be held on November 5.</p>

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<p>When it comes to popularity, Kamala Harris is more popular than JD Vance, as per latest polls. According to YouGov, Harris has a 49 per cent popularity rating compared to Vance's 28 per cent. However, Harris also faces higher disapproval rates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the US election draws near, the cultural identities of Kamala Harris and Usha Chilukuri add a fascinating layer to the political contest.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


While the US is gearing up for the 2024 Presidential Elections in the country, the Indians are pumped up for another interesting contest. At the Republican National Convention (RNC)’s first meeting on Monday (Jul 15), Donald Trump announced JD Vance as his running mate- a move believed to change the way US elections were supposed to happen earlier.

While the US is gearing up for the 2024 Presidential Elections in the country, the Indians are pumped up for another interesting contest. At the Republican National Convention (RNC)’s first meeting on Monday (Jul 15), Donald Trump announced JD Vance as his running mate- a move believed to change the way US elections were supposed to happen earlier. It’s Republican’s JD Vance vs Democrat’s Kamala Harris now for the Vice President race. As for Indians, it means something entirely different. Indians on social media are pitting for Tamil Nadu vs Andhra Pradesh because Harris’ mother hails from Chennai and Vance’s wife Usha Chilukuri had her roots in Andhra Pradesh. US Elections 2024: It’s Tamil Nadu vs Andhra Pradesh for Indians Kamala Harris' India connection made headlines both in the US and India when she was chosen as Joe Biden’s running mate in the 2021 elections. This time, it's Republican VP candidate JD Vance’s wife Usha who is attracting eyeballs for being of Indian origin. Harris’ Indian roots can be traced to the Besant Nagar neighbourhood of Chennai where her mother was born, Shyalama Gopalan. Her mother moved to the US as a teen for a doctoral degree at the University of California Berkeley. There, she met Donald J. Harris of Jamaican descent. The couple got married in 1963 and welcomed daughter Kamala in 1964, followed by daughter Maya in 1967. Also Read | Ukraine could try to kill Trump, pro-Kremlin opposition politician warns in letter to ex-US prez Usha Chilukuri’s parents, on the other hand, used to live in Andhra Pradesh’s Chilakaluripeta before moving to the US where Usha was born. She graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts with History as her major, Deccan Chronicle reported. In 2010, she completed her M.Phil in Early Modern History from the University of Columbia and completed her JD in Law from Yale Law School in 2013. Usha worked as a legal clerk at the US Supreme Court and is now a successful legal associate with a private law firm in San Francisco. So the US Presidential Elections are now a toss between Tamil Nadu and Andhra-Kamala v/s Usha! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪😜😜😜 pic.twitter.com/4M7Cu2Y1un — sanjoy ghose (@advsanjoy) July 16, 2024 × Usha Chilukuri Vance, wife of Trump’s VP pick JD Vance, is a Yale & Cambridge grad from an Andhra Hindu family. supports him against Kamala Harris, who hails from Tamil Nadu, in the 2024 election. It's an election season with a flavorful Andhra vs Tamil Nadu twist!#USPolitics pic.twitter.com/bYmPL2OIKz — Andhra Nexus (@AndhraNexus) July 16, 2024 × If Biden wins, Kamala Harris will continue her role as Vice President. If Trump and Vance prevail, Usha Chilukuri will become the Second Lady, residing at the Naval Observatory. The US presidential election is scheduled to be held on November 5. Also Read | Trump's secret call with RFK Jr gets leaked, revealed THIS about assassination attempt: Watch When it comes to popularity, Kamala Harris is more popular than JD Vance, as per latest polls. According to YouGov, Harris has a 49 per cent popularity rating compared to Vance's 28 per cent. However, Harris also faces higher disapproval rates. As the US election draws near, the cultural identities of Kamala Harris and Usha Chilukuri add a fascinating layer to the political contest. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris vs JD Vance in US, but it's Tamil Nadu vs Andhra Pradesh on social media. Here's why

Days after surviving an assassination attempt former US President Donald Trump was officially named the Republican nominee. The announcement was made in the party's National Convention that kicked off today in the city of Milwaukee. Watch in for more details!

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Let's turn our attention to how markets opened this morning after stocks rallied on Wall Street on 'Trump trade' and JD Vance was tapped as trump's vice president. Stocks in Asia were relatively muted, shrugging off gains seen on Wall Street, as speculation about a trump re-election heightens trade and geopolitical worries.

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Usha Chilukuri Vance is the wife of Senator JD Vance of Ohio, Trump's newly announced running mate and Vice Presidential contestant. Besides being an accomplished attorney, she is the daughter of Indian immigrants to the US but who is Usha Chilukuri Vance? Watch in for more details!

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In his first public appearance since the assassination attempt on him in a rally in Pennsylvania Donald Trump, the official Republican nominee for the White House received a standing ovation from party members at the National Convention in Milwaukee wearing a bandage on his ear.

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Just two days after surviving a bloody assassination attempt that claimed the life of one of his supporters, Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate. Watch in for more details!

Donald Trump picks Ohio Senator JD Vance as running mate

Donald Trump chooses Ohio's JD Vance for running mate

<p>Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named Ohio Senator JD&nbsp;Vance as his running mate in the US presidential election at the start of the party's national convention in Milwaukee. The announcement comes two days after Trump survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: "As Vice President, JD&nbsp;will continue to fight for our Constitution, stand with our Troops, and will do everything he can to help me MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vance was named Trump's running mate hours after the former president secured a major legal victory when a federal judge dismissed one of Trump's criminal prosecutions. Vance was a one-time harsh critic, but later became one of Trump's most loyal supporters in Congress.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rooftop-where-gunman-shot-at-trump-identified-as-potential-vulnerability-in-days-before-his-rally-report-741177" target="_blank">Rooftop from which gunman shot at Trump was identified as 'potential vulnerability' days before rally: Report</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>US President Joe Biden's campaign dismissed Vance as a "far-right MAGA extremist" as they responded sharply to the announcement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Vance is a 2020 election denier, supports a national abortion ban, and voted against IVF access," Biden's team said, further adding that the president said Vance "talks a big game about working people. But now, he and Trump want to raise taxes on middle-class families while pushing more tax cuts for the rich."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-assassination-attempt-attacker-was-reportedly-rejected-by-school-rifle-team-741182">Trump assassination attempt: Attacker was reportedly rejected by school rifle team</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Judge dismisses Trump's case of unlawful appointment of prosecutor</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Trump assassination attempt&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Republican Party convention has been turbocharged by the attempted assassination of Trump which he described as a "very surreal experience". The 78-year-old Trump was hit in the ear by a gunman at a campaign rally on Saturday. The 20-year-old man, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service agents immediately.</p>

<p>One bystander was killed and two more wounded in the attempted assassination. The Secret Service, which is battling criticism it failed to protect Trump from the shooter, said it was "fully prepared" to ensure security at the convention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump is exuding confidence and leading in multiple polls, despite being convicted in his hush-money criminal case in New York. On the other hand, Biden, 81, is facing calls from his own side to quit the race over concerns about his age.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate in the US presidential election at the start of the party's national convention in Milwaukee.

Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate in the US presidential election at the start of the party's national convention in Milwaukee. The announcement comes two days after Trump survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. On his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: "As Vice President, JD will continue to fight for our Constitution, stand with our Troops, and will do everything he can to help me MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN." Vance was named Trump's running mate hours after the former president secured a major legal victory when a federal judge dismissed one of Trump's criminal prosecutions. Vance was a one-time harsh critic, but later became one of Trump's most loyal supporters in Congress. Also read: Rooftop from which gunman shot at Trump was identified as 'potential vulnerability' days before rally: Report US President Joe Biden's campaign dismissed Vance as a "far-right MAGA extremist" as they responded sharply to the announcement. "Vance is a 2020 election denier, supports a national abortion ban, and voted against IVF access," Biden's team said, further adding that the president said Vance "talks a big game about working people. But now, he and Trump want to raise taxes on middle-class families while pushing more tax cuts for the rich." Also read: Trump assassination attempt: Attacker was reportedly rejected by school rifle team Watch: Judge dismisses Trump's case of unlawful appointment of prosecutor × Trump assassination attempt The Republican Party convention has been turbocharged by the attempted assassination of Trump which he described as a "very surreal experience". The 78-year-old Trump was hit in the ear by a gunman at a campaign rally on Saturday. The 20-year-old man, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service agents immediately. One bystander was killed and two more wounded in the attempted assassination. The Secret Service, which is battling criticism it failed to protect Trump from the shooter, said it was "fully prepared" to ensure security at the convention. Trump is exuding confidence and leading in multiple polls, despite being convicted in his hush-money criminal case in New York. On the other hand, Biden, 81, is facing calls from his own side to quit the race over concerns about his age. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump announces Ohio Senator JD Vance as running mate

<p>Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named JD Vance, a United States senator from Ohio, as his running mate. The name was announced on the first night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) where the former president made a stunning entrance two days after an assassination attempt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Republicans, especially in Middletown, Ohio, where Vance grew up, have come forward and supported Trump's pick. As quoted by the news agency Reuters, a resident identified as Phil Kamaris, said, "I think it's great. We've got somebody from our area, Middletown. Yes, I'm glad. Good choice."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm sure he'll be able to do best for me because he knows my life here, just like his," Kamaris added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In American&nbsp;politics, Vance's ascent has been unusual. He grew up in poverty in southern Ohio, joined the Marine Corps and was awarded a scholarship to Yale Law School. After that, he worked in San Francisco as a venture capitalist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vance is the author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy", which helped him gain prominence. In the memoir, he explored the socioeconomic&nbsp;problems confronting his hometown.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>How did Trump pick Vance's name?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Vance wasn't always a friend of Trump. Not so long ago, the Ohio senator&nbsp;considered himself a "Never Trump guy". As per reports, the 39-year-old even questioned if Trump was "America's Hitler" in private messages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with NPR in 2016,&nbsp;Vance said, "I can't stomach Trump. I think that he's noxious and is leading the White working class to a very dark place."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vance also commented on the "Access Hollywood" tape as he wrote on social media in a now-deleted post: "Fellow Christians, everyone is watching us. Lord assist us when we apologise to this man."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shooting-biden-once-said-its-time-to-put-him-in-a-bullseye-now-he-regrets-it-741352">Trump shooting: Biden once said it's time to put him in a 'bullseye'. Now he regrets it</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Ever since his name was announced, people have wondered how Trump selected his name. In his first interview after his formal nomination as the GOP vice presidential nominee, Vance told Fox News: "He just said, 'Look, I think we gotta go save this country. I think you're the guy who can help me in the in the best way.'"&nbsp;</p>

<p>"'You can help me govern. You can help me win. You can help me in some of these Midwestern states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and so forth,'" Vance added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his social media&nbsp;platform, Truth Social, Trump made his announcement and informed that Vance was "the person best suited" for the position.</p>

<p>As per several media reports, people familiar with the matter said that Trump had told Vance just a few moments before the social media announcement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was Republican registered</strong></p>

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<p>Reports say that the former US president&nbsp;was not even considering Vance, and there was a time when he was leaning toward Doug Burgum. Senator&nbsp;Marco Rubio of Florida was also an option for Trump. But Donald Trump Jr&nbsp;and Eric Trump chimed in.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A longtime Republican operative familiar with the discussion told NBC News, "Don Jr. and Eric went bats--- crazy: 'Why would you do something so stupid? He offers us nothing'. They were basically all like 'JD, JD, JD.'"&nbsp;</p>

<p>A source with knowledge told NBC News that Trump chose Vance to be his running mate on Monday, after his sons' request. Trump gave Vance the news over the phone around 20&nbsp;minutes before making the announcement on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US-based media reports say that this time, Trump made a strategic and calculated decision, unlike in 2016 when he turned to his daughter and her spouse, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who are said to be more establishment-friendly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This time, he fully catered to his MAGA followers and selected the MAGA warrior Vance over a lifelong conservative Republican like Mike Pence.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named JD Vance, a United States senator from Ohio, as his running mate. The name was announced on the first night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) where the former president made a stunning entrance two days after an assassination attempt.

Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named JD Vance, a United States senator from Ohio, as his running mate. The name was announced on the first night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) where the former president made a stunning entrance two days after an assassination attempt. Republicans, especially in Middletown, Ohio, where Vance grew up, have come forward and supported Trump's pick. As quoted by the news agency Reuters, a resident identified as Phil Kamaris, said, "I think it's great. We've got somebody from our area, Middletown. Yes, I'm glad. Good choice." "I'm sure he'll be able to do best for me because he knows my life here, just like his," Kamaris added. In American politics, Vance's ascent has been unusual. He grew up in poverty in southern Ohio, joined the Marine Corps and was awarded a scholarship to Yale Law School. After that, he worked in San Francisco as a venture capitalist. Vance is the author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy", which helped him gain prominence. In the memoir, he explored the socioeconomic problems confronting his hometown. Also Read: JD Vance: Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, US Senator- 10 things to know about Trump's running mate How did Trump pick Vance's name? Vance wasn't always a friend of Trump. Not so long ago, the Ohio senator considered himself a "Never Trump guy". As per reports, the 39-year-old even questioned if Trump was "America's Hitler" in private messages. In an interview with NPR in 2016, Vance said, "I can't stomach Trump. I think that he's noxious and is leading the White working class to a very dark place." Vance also commented on the "Access Hollywood" tape as he wrote on social media in a now-deleted post: "Fellow Christians, everyone is watching us. Lord assist us when we apologise to this man." Also Read: Trump shooting: Biden once said it's time to put him in a 'bullseye'. Now he regrets it Ever since his name was announced, people have wondered how Trump selected his name. In his first interview after his formal nomination as the GOP vice presidential nominee, Vance told Fox News: "He just said, 'Look, I think we gotta go save this country. I think you're the guy who can help me in the in the best way.'" "'You can help me govern. You can help me win. You can help me in some of these Midwestern states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and so forth,'" Vance added. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump made his announcement and informed that Vance was "the person best suited" for the position. As per several media reports, people familiar with the matter said that Trump had told Vance just a few moments before the social media announcement. Watch: 20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was Republican registered × Reports say that the former US president was not even considering Vance, and there was a time when he was leaning toward Doug Burgum. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida was also an option for Trump. But Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump chimed in. A longtime Republican operative familiar with the discussion told NBC News, "Don Jr. and Eric went bats--- crazy: 'Why would you do something so stupid? He offers us nothing'. They were basically all like 'JD, JD, JD.'" A source with knowledge told NBC News that Trump chose Vance to be his running mate on Monday, after his sons' request. Trump gave Vance the news over the phone around 20 minutes before making the announcement on social media. US-based media reports say that this time, Trump made a strategic and calculated decision, unlike in 2016 when he turned to his daughter and her spouse, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who are said to be more establishment-friendly. This time, he fully catered to his MAGA followers and selected the MAGA warrior Vance over a lifelong conservative Republican like Mike Pence. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Fist-up with a bandaged ear, slow-walking amid tight security and chants of “fight, fight”- that’s how former United States President Donald Trump arrived on the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday (Jul 15). Apart from this powerful imagery, Trump also played a power move (as many believe) by announcing JD Vance as his running mate&nbsp;for the 2024 Presidential Elections.</p>

<p>The 39-year-old Ohio Senator, who once feared Trump could become “America’s Hitler” will now be the new face of Republican party campaigns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after the announcement, Vance’s wife- an Indian-origin lawyer, Usha Chilukuri also started trending on social media. While there’s a lot of buzz on the&nbsp;Ohio Senator&nbsp;and his wife’s interracial marriage and Usha’s Hindu roots, there’s more to Vance’s personality which makes him a tough opponent to Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>JD Vance: 10&nbsp;things to know about Trump’s VP pick</strong></h2>

<p>Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and joined the US Marines after high school. He also&nbsp;served&nbsp;as a combat journalist and public relations officer during the Iraq War. Here’s more on JD Vance:</p>

<h2><strong>1. Donald’s namesake</strong></h2>

<p>JD Vance was born James Donald Bowman in August 1984 in Middletown, Ohio. So apparently, Republicans have two Donalds at the helm of the 2024 presidential election campaign.</p>

<h2><strong>2. Best-selling author</strong></h2>

<p>Vance’s memoir, Hillbilly Elegy was published in June 2016. The book argued that the decline of post-industrial America was due in large part to the social pathologies of the white working class, rather than the decline of the industrial economy in the US.</p>

<p>“There is a lack of agency here [in Middletown] - a feeling that you have little control over your life and a willingness to blame everyone but yourself,” Vance wrote.</p>

<h2><strong>3. How his book accelerated Trump’s rise</strong></h2>

<p>“To understand me, you must understand that I am a Scots-Irish hillbilly at heart,” Vance&nbsp;wrote in Hillbilly Elegy. The book was released in 2016, the same year the former president&nbsp;first took office, and the book was seen as an insightful look into rural America, which reportedly contributed to Trump's rise.</p>

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<h2><strong>4. It all started at Yale</strong></h2>

<p>Vance went to Yale Law School in 2010, where he met Usha Chilukuri, his wife. The couple married in 2014 and held a separate Hindu ceremony. The couple now have three children.</p>

<h2><strong>5. In 2016, Vance was a critic of Trump</strong></h2>

<p>During the 2016 election, Vance emerged as a vocal critic of Donald Trump: “I’m a Never Trump guy,” he told Charlie Rose in October 2016. “My god what an idiot,” he posted about Trump that same month.</p>

<h2><strong>6. He regrets “being wrong” about Trump</strong></h2>

<p>“I regret being wrong about the guy,” Vance said about Trump several days later on the campaign trail.</p>

<p>“I think he was a good president, I think he made a lot of good decisions for people, and I think he took a lot of flak.” He later added: “He’s the best president of my lifetime.”</p>

<h2><strong>7. Critic of US support to Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>Vance is a leading critic of US&nbsp;support for Ukraine. “I got to be honest with you, I don’t really care what happens to Ukraine one way or another,” Vance told Steve Bannon in an interview in 2022.</p>

<h2><strong>8. He sees ‘culture was as class war’</strong></h2>

<p>He believes that “the culture war is class war”, and that pushing back against the cultural values of progressive elites is necessary to advance the economic and political interests of the working class. In the Senate,&nbsp;he has introduced bills criminalising gender-affirming care for transgender kids and a crackdown on affirmative action policies at colleges and universities against the so-called&nbsp;culture war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also&nbsp;publicly supports a 15-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest and threats to the life of the mother.</p>

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<h2><strong>9. 'If I had been vice president...'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Vance once said that if he had been in Mike Pence’s shoes in 2021, he would not have certified the results of the 2020 election: “If I had been vice president, I would have told the states, like Pennsylvania, Georgia and so many others, that we needed to have multiple slates of electors and I think the U.S. Congress should have fought over it from there”.</p>

<h2><strong>10. Flag bearer of ‘New Right’</strong></h2>

<p>In the Senate, Vance has emerged as Trump's defender and the flag-bearer of the “New Right,” a movement of young conservatives trying to push the Republican Party in a more populist, nationalist and culturally conservative direction.</p>

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Fist-up with a bandaged ear, slow-walking amid tight security and chants of “fight, fight”- that’s how former United States President Donald Trump arrived on the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday (Jul 15).

Fist-up with a bandaged ear, slow-walking amid tight security and chants of “fight, fight”- that’s how former United States President Donald Trump arrived on the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday (Jul 15). Apart from this powerful imagery, Trump also played a power move (as many believe) by announcing JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 Presidential Elections. The 39-year-old Ohio Senator, who once feared Trump could become “America’s Hitler” will now be the new face of Republican party campaigns. Soon after the announcement, Vance’s wife- an Indian-origin lawyer, Usha Chilukuri also started trending on social media. While there’s a lot of buzz on the Ohio Senator and his wife’s interracial marriage and Usha’s Hindu roots, there’s more to Vance’s personality which makes him a tough opponent to Vice President Kamala Harris. JD Vance: 10 things to know about Trump’s VP pick Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and joined the US Marines after high school. He also served as a combat journalist and public relations officer during the Iraq War. Here’s more on JD Vance: 1. Donald’s namesake JD Vance was born James Donald Bowman in August 1984 in Middletown, Ohio. So apparently, Republicans have two Donalds at the helm of the 2024 presidential election campaign. 2. Best-selling author Vance’s memoir, Hillbilly Elegy was published in June 2016. The book argued that the decline of post-industrial America was due in large part to the social pathologies of the white working class, rather than the decline of the industrial economy in the US. “There is a lack of agency here [in Middletown] - a feeling that you have little control over your life and a willingness to blame everyone but yourself,” Vance wrote. 3. How his book accelerated Trump’s rise “To understand me, you must understand that I am a Scots-Irish hillbilly at heart,” Vance wrote in Hillbilly Elegy. The book was released in 2016, the same year the former president first took office, and the book was seen as an insightful look into rural America, which reportedly contributed to Trump's rise. Also Read | Disaster for Ukraine as anti-Europe, 'Asia First' Vance becomes Trump's VP pick 4. It all started at Yale Vance went to Yale Law School in 2010, where he met Usha Chilukuri, his wife. The couple married in 2014 and held a separate Hindu ceremony. The couple now have three children. 5. In 2016, Vance was a critic of Trump During the 2016 election, Vance emerged as a vocal critic of Donald Trump: “I’m a Never Trump guy,” he told Charlie Rose in October 2016. “My god what an idiot,” he posted about Trump that same month. 6. He regrets “being wrong” about Trump “I regret being wrong about the guy,” Vance said about Trump several days later on the campaign trail. “I think he was a good president, I think he made a lot of good decisions for people, and I think he took a lot of flak.” He later added: “He’s the best president of my lifetime.” 7. Critic of US support to Ukraine Vance is a leading critic of US support for Ukraine. “I got to be honest with you, I don’t really care what happens to Ukraine one way or another,” Vance told Steve Bannon in an interview in 2022. 8. He sees ‘culture was as class war’ He believes that “the culture war is class war”, and that pushing back against the cultural values of progressive elites is necessary to advance the economic and political interests of the working class. In the Senate, he has introduced bills criminalising gender-affirming care for transgender kids and a crackdown on affirmative action policies at colleges and universities against the so-called culture war. He also publicly supports a 15-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest and threats to the life of the mother. Also Read | Elon Musk denies committing $45 million monthly for Trump election 9. 'If I had been vice president...' Vance once said that if he had been in Mike Pence’s shoes in 2021, he would not have certified the results of the 2020 election: “If I had been vice president, I would have told the states, like Pennsylvania, Georgia and so many others, that we needed to have multiple slates of electors and I think the U.S. Congress should have fought over it from there”. 10. Flag bearer of ‘New Right’ In the Senate, Vance has emerged as Trump's defender and the flag-bearer of the “New Right,” a movement of young conservatives trying to push the Republican Party in a more populist, nationalist and culturally conservative direction. (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance: Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, US Senator- 10 things to know about Trump's running mate

<p>Ex-US president Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) finally revealed the name of his running mate and the apparent heir of his America First movement—<strong>JD Vance</strong>. He is a politician with little political experience, with just two years in Congress under his belt. In a Trump 2.0 administration, his views on the world will have a great impact on the USA's foreign policy, especially as Trump will remain focused on 'fixing' a lot of 'broken' things at home<strong>. </strong>With elections approaching in November, people are now wondering what the Trump-Vance duo will look like in terms of foreign policy vis-à-vis Ukraine as the war drags on in its third year.</p>

<h2><strong>Vance vice presidency on Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>Vance is one of the influential 'Asia First' Republican politicians. These politicians advocate an increased emphasis on US relations with Asian nations, the China threat and limited attention on Europe. On Ukraine, these politicians say the US should stop providing security blanket to other nations and reinforce defence at the chaotic southern border with Mexico. Vance has also urged USA's European allies to step up their support for Kyiv in the past.</p>

<h2><strong>'I don't care'</strong></h2>

<p>For instance, when the war first started in February 2022, Vance declared that he didn't really care what happened to Ukraine.</p>

<p>"I gotta be honest with you, I don’t really care what happens to Ukraine one way or another," he said. He has also advocated a foreign policy that "abandons" Europe.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, Vance spearheaded a Republican effort to kill off a Ukraine aid bill. The effort failed but Vance later said, "We were able to make it pretty clear to Europe and the rest of the world that America can’t write blank checks indefinitely.”</p>

<p>In an interview with Politico, Vance once also opposed sending military aid to Ukraine, saying, "How long is this expected to go on? How much is it expected to cost? And importantly, how are we actually supposed to produce the weapons necessary to support the Ukrainians?”</p>

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<p>In February, he even cancelled a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, saying, "I didn’t think I would learn anything new.”</p>

<p>In fact, he has thrashed European nations for not fulfilling their commitments to NATO defence spending even in the face of 'existential threats' to Europe from Russia.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US | Who is Usha Chilukur Vance, wife of Trump's Vice President pick JD Vance</strong></p>

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<p>“For three years, the Europeans have told us that Vladimir Putin is an existential threat to Europe. And for three years, they have failed to respond as if that were actually true,” he said, condemning Germany.</p>

<p>European officials are obviously alarmed now. One of the EU official was quoted by Politico as saying that it's a "disaster" for Ukraine that Vance has been selected by Trump as his running mate.</p>

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Ex-US president Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) finally revealed the name of his running mate and the apparent heir of his America First movement—JD Vance. He is a politician with little political experience, with just two years in Congress under his belt.

Ex-US president Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) finally revealed the name of his running mate and the apparent heir of his America First movement—JD Vance. He is a politician with little political experience, with just two years in Congress under his belt. In a Trump 2.0 administration, his views on the world will have a great impact on the USA's foreign policy, especially as Trump will remain focused on 'fixing' a lot of 'broken' things at home. With elections approaching in November, people are now wondering what the Trump-Vance duo will look like in terms of foreign policy vis-à-vis Ukraine as the war drags on in its third year. Vance vice presidency on Ukraine Vance is one of the influential 'Asia First' Republican politicians. These politicians advocate an increased emphasis on US relations with Asian nations, the China threat and limited attention on Europe. On Ukraine, these politicians say the US should stop providing security blanket to other nations and reinforce defence at the chaotic southern border with Mexico. Vance has also urged USA's European allies to step up their support for Kyiv in the past. 'I don't care' For instance, when the war first started in February 2022, Vance declared that he didn't really care what happened to Ukraine. "I gotta be honest with you, I don’t really care what happens to Ukraine one way or another," he said. He has also advocated a foreign policy that "abandons" Europe. Earlier this year, Vance spearheaded a Republican effort to kill off a Ukraine aid bill. The effort failed but Vance later said, "We were able to make it pretty clear to Europe and the rest of the world that America can’t write blank checks indefinitely.” In an interview with Politico, Vance once also opposed sending military aid to Ukraine, saying, "How long is this expected to go on? How much is it expected to cost? And importantly, how are we actually supposed to produce the weapons necessary to support the Ukrainians?” Also read: Usha Vance, the highly accomplished lawyer wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance In February, he even cancelled a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, saying, "I didn’t think I would learn anything new.” In fact, he has thrashed European nations for not fulfilling their commitments to NATO defence spending even in the face of 'existential threats' to Europe from Russia. Watch: US | Who is Usha Chilukur Vance, wife of Trump's Vice President pick JD Vance × “For three years, the Europeans have told us that Vladimir Putin is an existential threat to Europe. And for three years, they have failed to respond as if that were actually true,” he said, condemning Germany. European officials are obviously alarmed now. One of the EU official was quoted by Politico as saying that it's a "disaster" for Ukraine that Vance has been selected by Trump as his running mate. (With inputs from agencies)

Disaster for Ukraine as anti-Europe, 'Asia First' Vance becomes Trump's VP pick

<p>Donald Trump has officially been named the Republican presidential nominee after securing enough delegate votes at the Republican National Convention, following an attempted assassination at a rally in Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>Trump had been considered the presumptive nominee for several months, but it was the votes from RNC delegates in Milwaukee that confirmed his nomination on Monday afternoon.</p>

<p>Trump has chosen 39-year-old Ohio Senator JD&nbsp;Vance as his vice presidential candidate. This decision honours a former staunch critic who has transformed into one of his most reliable supporters in Congress.</p>

<p>"As Vice President, JD&nbsp;will continue to fight for our Constitution, stand with our Troops, and will do everything he can to help me MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN," Trump wrote on Truth Social.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-makes-first-public-appearance-since-assassination-attempt-741196">Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt</a></strong></p>

<p>Despite several legal issues and two impeachments during his first term, President Trump is growing more certain of making a comeback to the White House, while President Joe Biden is struggling with declining performance in polls and concerns about his health.</p>

<p>In the Milwaukee delegates count, Eric Trump, representing the Florida delegation, declared his father "the greatest president that ever lived" as he pushed him over the nomination threshold.</p>

<p>Trump's nomination unfolds when the nation is still in shock over the failed assassination attempt on Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>Four months before the election, almost fifty thousand Republicans came for the four-day event.</p>

<p>The assassination attempt, which resulted in one bystander's death, injuries to two others, and an&nbsp;ear injury for Trump, was anticipated to overshadow the event.</p>

<p>Amidst criticism over its failure to protect Trump from the attacker, the Secret Service asserted it was "fully prepared" to maintain security at the convention.</p>

<p>Trump is leading numerous polls despite being convicted in his hush-money criminal case in New York. At 81 years old, Biden is being urged by members of his own party to withdraw from the race due to worries about his age.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump has officially been named the Republican presidential nominee after securing enough delegate votes at the Republican National Convention, following an attempted assassination at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Donald Trump has officially been named the Republican presidential nominee after securing enough delegate votes at the Republican National Convention, following an attempted assassination at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump had been considered the presumptive nominee for several months, but it was the votes from RNC delegates in Milwaukee that confirmed his nomination on Monday afternoon. Trump has chosen 39-year-old Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice presidential candidate. This decision honours a former staunch critic who has transformed into one of his most reliable supporters in Congress. "As Vice President, JD will continue to fight for our Constitution, stand with our Troops, and will do everything he can to help me MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Also read: Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt Despite several legal issues and two impeachments during his first term, President Trump is growing more certain of making a comeback to the White House, while President Joe Biden is struggling with declining performance in polls and concerns about his health. In the Milwaukee delegates count, Eric Trump, representing the Florida delegation, declared his father "the greatest president that ever lived" as he pushed him over the nomination threshold. Trump's nomination unfolds when the nation is still in shock over the failed assassination attempt on Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania. Four months before the election, almost fifty thousand Republicans came for the four-day event. The assassination attempt, which resulted in one bystander's death, injuries to two others, and an ear injury for Trump, was anticipated to overshadow the event. Amidst criticism over its failure to protect Trump from the attacker, the Secret Service asserted it was "fully prepared" to maintain security at the convention. Trump is leading numerous polls despite being convicted in his hush-money criminal case in New York. At 81 years old, Biden is being urged by members of his own party to withdraw from the race due to worries about his age. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump secures Republican nomination after assassination attempt, picks JD Vance as running mate

<p>On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Ohio Senator <strong>JD Vance</strong> received an official ticket for the 2024 Presidential elections as former US President Donald Trump's running mate. If the current polls convert to reality, Vance will be the next Vice President of the United States.</p>

<p>Eight years ago, 39-year-old freshman senator from Ohio, said he feared Trump could become “America’s Hitler”. Vance is married to Usha Chilukuri, a corporate litigator based in San Francisco, whose parents are from India. During their wedding in Kentucky in 2014, they also had a separate ceremony where they were blessed by a Hindu pundit, as reported by The New York Times.</p>

<p>Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and joined the US Marines after high school, serving as a combat journalist and public relations officer during the Iraq War.</p>

<p>After his military service, he completed a degree in political science and philosophy at Ohio State University. He then studied law at Yale Law School, where he was an editor for the Yale Law Journal.</p>

<p>Upon graduating from Yale in 2013, he practiced law briefly before moving to San Francisco to work as a venture capitalist, including a role at Peter Thiel’s Mithril Capital.</p>

<p>Vance gained fame with his 2016 best-seller, Hillbilly Elegy. Released the same year Trump first took office, the book was seen as an insightful look into rural America, which contributed to Trump's rise.</p>

<p>The New York Times described Hillbilly Elegy as "a compassionate, discerning sociological analysis of the white underclass that has influenced the politics of rebellion, notably Donald J. Trump’s rise." A film adaptation of the book came out in 2020.</p>

<p>At that time, Vance was a vocal critic of Trump. In an October 2016 interview, Vance cakled himself "Never Trump guy”. In a July 2016 op-ed for The Atlantic, he argued that Trump’s promises were like “cultural heroin,” offering temporary relief but failing to address deeper issues.</p>

<p>Vance’s views on Trump are notably different now. He reportedly voted for Trump in 2020 and, with Trump’s endorsement, won his first Senate seat in 2022.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/usha-vance-the-highly-accomplished-lawyer-wife-of-republican-vice-presidential-nominee-jd-vance-741251">Usha Vance, the highly accomplished lawyer wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance</a></strong></p>

<p>According to The NYT, Vance has "explained his ideological shifts as a result of a twofold intellectual awakening,&nbsp;it turned out that Donald Trump wasn’t as bad as Vance had thought, and that American liberals were much worse."</p>

<p>In a June interview with The NYT, Vance said,&nbsp;“I allowed myself to focus so much on the stylistic element of Trump that I completely ignored the way in which he substantively was offering something very different on foreign policy, on trade, on immigration.”</p>

<p>Today, Vance is a staunch defender of Trump and aligns with many of his views. He has also become "the standard-bearer of the ‘New Right’, a loose movement of young conservatives aiming to steer the Republican Party towards a more populist, nationalist, and culturally conservative stance," according to Politico.</p>

<p>In a post on Truth Social announcing the appointment, Trump said that Vance “will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond.” Several of these Midwestern states are likely to play a critical role in November’s election.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Ohio Senator JD Vance received an official ticket for the 2024 Presidential elections as former US President Donald Trump's running mate.

On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Ohio Senator JD Vance received an official ticket for the 2024 Presidential elections as former US President Donald Trump's running mate. If the current polls convert to reality, Vance will be the next Vice President of the United States. Eight years ago, 39-year-old freshman senator from Ohio, said he feared Trump could become “America’s Hitler”. Vance is married to Usha Chilukuri, a corporate litigator based in San Francisco, whose parents are from India. During their wedding in Kentucky in 2014, they also had a separate ceremony where they were blessed by a Hindu pundit, as reported by The New York Times. Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and joined the US Marines after high school, serving as a combat journalist and public relations officer during the Iraq War. After his military service, he completed a degree in political science and philosophy at Ohio State University. He then studied law at Yale Law School, where he was an editor for the Yale Law Journal. Upon graduating from Yale in 2013, he practiced law briefly before moving to San Francisco to work as a venture capitalist, including a role at Peter Thiel’s Mithril Capital. Vance gained fame with his 2016 best-seller, Hillbilly Elegy. Released the same year Trump first took office, the book was seen as an insightful look into rural America, which contributed to Trump's rise. The New York Times described Hillbilly Elegy as "a compassionate, discerning sociological analysis of the white underclass that has influenced the politics of rebellion, notably Donald J. Trump’s rise." A film adaptation of the book came out in 2020. At that time, Vance was a vocal critic of Trump. In an October 2016 interview, Vance cakled himself "Never Trump guy”. In a July 2016 op-ed for The Atlantic, he argued that Trump’s promises were like “cultural heroin,” offering temporary relief but failing to address deeper issues. Vance’s views on Trump are notably different now. He reportedly voted for Trump in 2020 and, with Trump’s endorsement, won his first Senate seat in 2022. Also read: Usha Vance, the highly accomplished lawyer wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance According to The NYT, Vance has "explained his ideological shifts as a result of a twofold intellectual awakening, it turned out that Donald Trump wasn’t as bad as Vance had thought, and that American liberals were much worse." In a June interview with The NYT, Vance said, “I allowed myself to focus so much on the stylistic element of Trump that I completely ignored the way in which he substantively was offering something very different on foreign policy, on trade, on immigration.” Today, Vance is a staunch defender of Trump and aligns with many of his views. He has also become "the standard-bearer of the ‘New Right’, a loose movement of young conservatives aiming to steer the Republican Party towards a more populist, nationalist, and culturally conservative stance," according to Politico. In a post on Truth Social announcing the appointment, Trump said that Vance “will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond.” Several of these Midwestern states are likely to play a critical role in November’s election. (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance, Trump pick for vice president was once his critic. What you should know about him

<p>Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for the US presidential election, on Monday (Jul&nbsp;15) named&nbsp;JD Vance as his running mate. But did you know that Vance had once called Trump 'the Hitler of America' and an 'idiot'?</p>

<h2><strong>Who is JD Vance?</strong></h2>

<p>Vance, aged 39, is a Senator from Ohio since 2022. If elected, he will be the youngest vice president of the US ever. He is seen as a supporter of Trump's America First ideas based on populism and isolationism.&nbsp;JD Vance is a venture capitalist and best-selling author of <em>Hillbilly Elegy</em>. Ohio Senate seat is his first outing in public office.</p>

<h2><strong>When did Vance call Trump America's Hitler?</strong></h2>

<p>JD Vance's&nbsp;'Hitler remarks, which were made in private in 2016, were highlighted when he was campaigning for Senate in 2022.</p>

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<p>The comments were made in a Facebook message written by Vance wherein he wondered if Trump could be "America's Hitler". The private message was written by Vance to his former roommate at Yale Law School, and current Democratic Senator from Georgia Josh McLaurin, The Huff Post said in a report.</p>

<p>According to the report, Vance's message in full was,&nbsp;"I go back and forth between thinking Trump is a cynical a**hole like Nixon who wouldn’t be that bad (and might even prove useful) or that he’s America’s Hitler."</p>

<p>This comment was raked up by critics during Vance's 2022 Senate campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-secures-republican-nomination-after-assassination-attempt-picks-jd-vance-as-running-mate-741204">Former President Donald Trump secures Republican nomination after rally attack</a></p>

<p>In a post on X after Vance was announced by Trump as his running mate, Josh McLaurin on Monday confirmed that he indeed got Vance's message in 2016.</p>

<p>"I’m the guy JD Vance sent the “America’s Hitler” text to in 2016. He was my roommate in law school," McLaurin wrote.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-makes-first-public-appearance-since-assassination-attempt-741196">Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt</a></p>

<p>"Obviously he’s a sellout, but the bigger deal is he’s angry and vindictive. The perfect fit for Trump’s revenge. JD’s rise is a triumph for angry jerks everywhere," McLaurin added in the post.</p>

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<p>In spite of the comments being in public at the time, Trump in 2022 endorsed Vance for the Senate seat. He had said,&nbsp;“It is time for the entire MAGA movement ... to unite behind JD’s campaign.”</p>

<h2><strong>Not the only comments by Vance against Trump</strong></h2>

<p>The Hitler comment is not the only one made by Vance against Trump. According to a report in Politico, Vance was targeted in attack ads for his past criticism of Trump.</p>

<p>Vance had said in the past that he would not vote for Trump in the 2016 election. "I'm a Never Trump Guy. I never liked him," Vance had said in an interview with Charlie Rose in 2016.</p>

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<p>In fact, he even shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), in October 2016,&nbsp;"My god what an idiot,"&nbsp;about the then-presidential candidate.</p>

<p>In various interview appearances and remarks, Vance referred to Trump as "reprehensible" and "noxious", and even publicly considered voting for Trump's then-Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.</p>

<p>But in 2021, ahead of his Senate run, Vance said he regretted his past criticism of Trump.</p>

<p>"Like a lot of people, I criticised Trump back in 2016... I regret them, and I regret being wrong about the guy. I think he was a good president," he told the channel.<br />
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Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for the US presidential election, on Monday (Jul 15) named JD Vance as his running mate. But did you know that Vance had once called Trump 'the Hitler of America' and an 'idiot'?

Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for the US presidential election, on Monday (Jul 15) named JD Vance as his running mate. But did you know that Vance had once called Trump 'the Hitler of America' and an 'idiot'? Who is JD Vance? Vance, aged 39, is a Senator from Ohio since 2022. If elected, he will be the youngest vice president of the US ever. He is seen as a supporter of Trump's America First ideas based on populism and isolationism. JD Vance is a venture capitalist and best-selling author of Hillbilly Elegy. Ohio Senate seat is his first outing in public office. When did Vance call Trump America's Hitler? JD Vance's 'Hitler remarks, which were made in private in 2016, were highlighted when he was campaigning for Senate in 2022. Watch: Woman spotted with suspicious behaviour behind Trump during gun firing goes viral The comments were made in a Facebook message written by Vance wherein he wondered if Trump could be "America's Hitler". The private message was written by Vance to his former roommate at Yale Law School, and current Democratic Senator from Georgia Josh McLaurin, The Huff Post said in a report. According to the report, Vance's message in full was, "I go back and forth between thinking Trump is a cynical a**hole like Nixon who wouldn’t be that bad (and might even prove useful) or that he’s America’s Hitler." This comment was raked up by critics during Vance's 2022 Senate campaign. Also read: Former President Donald Trump secures Republican nomination after rally attack In a post on X after Vance was announced by Trump as his running mate, Josh McLaurin on Monday confirmed that he indeed got Vance's message in 2016. "I’m the guy JD Vance sent the “America’s Hitler” text to in 2016. He was my roommate in law school," McLaurin wrote. Also read: Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt "Obviously he’s a sellout, but the bigger deal is he’s angry and vindictive. The perfect fit for Trump’s revenge. JD’s rise is a triumph for angry jerks everywhere," McLaurin added in the post. I’m the guy JD Vance sent the “America’s Hitler” text to in 2016. He was my roommate in law school. Obviously he’s a sellout, but the bigger deal is he’s angry and vindictive. The perfect fit for Trump’s revenge. JD’s rise is a triumph for angry jerks everywhere. — Josh McLaurin (@JoshMcLaurinGA) July 15, 2024 × In spite of the comments being in public at the time, Trump in 2022 endorsed Vance for the Senate seat. He had said, “It is time for the entire MAGA movement ... to unite behind JD’s campaign.” Not the only comments by Vance against Trump The Hitler comment is not the only one made by Vance against Trump. According to a report in Politico, Vance was targeted in attack ads for his past criticism of Trump. Vance had said in the past that he would not vote for Trump in the 2016 election. "I'm a Never Trump Guy. I never liked him," Vance had said in an interview with Charlie Rose in 2016. × In fact, he even shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), in October 2016, "My god what an idiot," about the then-presidential candidate. In various interview appearances and remarks, Vance referred to Trump as "reprehensible" and "noxious", and even publicly considered voting for Trump's then-Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. But in 2021, ahead of his Senate run, Vance said he regretted his past criticism of Trump. "Like a lot of people, I criticised Trump back in 2016... I regret them, and I regret being wrong about the guy. I think he was a good president," he told the channel. (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance, Trump's pick for vice president, once called him Hitler of America, cynical "a**hole"

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