And yet, Vance seemed to understand why so many people related to Trump.
He’s clearly unfiltered and unrehearsed," Vance said.
There’s something to be said about relatability," he explained.
So how on earth are these two 2024 running mates?
Let’s break it down, shall we?
The book landed the No.
“I can’t stomach Trump.
He proceeded to double down on his dislike of Trump and his politics.
“I’m a ‘Never Trump’ guy.
I never liked him,” Vance said.
And yet, that’s exactly what happened.
Funnily enough, he is now running alongside Trump for that very office.
The irony is not lost on anyone.
Donald Trump got plenty of flak from J.D.
“You know I’m automatically attracted to beautiful …
I just start kissing them.
It’s like a magnet.
I don’t even wait.
And when you’re a star they let you do it.
you could do anything.
“Fellow Christians, everyone is watching us when we apologize for this man.
Lord help us,” Vancetweeted.
Word has it he particularly enjoyed seeing this behavior from Vance, who used to be his biggest critic.
Trump and Vance made peace after meeting face-to-face for the first time
J.D.
Suddenly, he needed Donald Trump’s endorsement to secure a win.
He knew it, Trump knew it.
“I like you but you said some really nasty things about me.”
Vance apologized, but he didn’t grovel, according to sources who spoke toThe Guardian.
This impressed Trump, and after that meeting, Vance’s chiding came to an abrupt end.
This, the former president also liked.
Vance proved he was loyal, a quality Trump is said to value in others.
“I wouldn’t do that,” Trump replied.
“But you are one handsome son of a b*tch.”
Trump eventually chose Vance as his 2024 running mate
Donald Trump went from endorsing J.D.
Vance seemed an unlikely choice, given his former dislike of Trump.
He’s aware that the Democrats will be digging it up in fact, he’s counting on it.
The thinking is that those who realize that Vance changed his mind might find themselves considering doing the same.
Vance is, for all intents and purposes, the campaign’s trump card (no pun intended).
The Trump campaign is also bargaining on Vance getting them some swing votes in Rust Belt states.
“I actually take their criticism as a badge of honor,” he said (via Newsweek).
“Trump has to replace Vance to get back in the race,” he wrote.
Vance’s importance on the ticket.
“It’s all about the presidential pick,” he added.
“You’re voting for me,” Trump said.
“If you like me, I’m going to win.
If you don’t like me, I’m not going to win.”
“It’s just straightforward political reality.
I think Donald Trump’s right,” Vance said.
