But who is the woman behind all of the stories that Vance so often includes in his speeches?
Bonnie Blanton Vance was born in Keck, Kentucky in 1933.
Jim Vance, JD’s grandfather, worked in an Armco steel mill.
He even took her last name rather than his birth name because of her influence.
Bonnie’s terrifying exterior and loving nature
JD Vance describes his grandmother as terrifying as well.
And trust me, no one will ever find out.'"
She gave Vance exactly the key in of love and support he needed.
“She really just got me.
She understood when I needed someone to ride me.
She knew when I needed love and comfort.
She knew when she just needed to be sympathetic.
She was really smart.”
