Elected officials and Republican Party leaders have expressed overwhelming support for Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) after former President Donald Trump announced Vance as vice presidential candidate in 2024
Congratulations to Senator JD Vance! photo:twitter.com/0fVitpqhFY
— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) July 15, 2024
“After much consideration and thought, and taking into account the tremendous talents of many others, I have determined that the person best qualified to serve as Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the great state of Ohio,” Trump wrote in the Truth Social article. fasting on Monday.
Vance was officially nominated as Trump’s vice presidential candidate during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday just after 4 p.m. Central Time.
Trump’s selection of Vance as vice president was well-received by Republican Party leaders and elected officials.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Vance, 39, would “bring a new generational perspective” to the presidential campaign.
My statement on the selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as the Republican Party’s vice presidential candidate: photo: twitter.com/3tiBztdgpW
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) July 15, 2024
“President Trump has made a great choice, and Senator Vance will be a great partner as they campaign together in the fall,” DeWine said. he said.
Bernie Moreno, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate from Ohio, also congratulated Vance on his vice presidential nomination.
President Trump made an excellent choice @JDVance1. JD is a vigorous, visionary leader who is the ideal America First ambassador for President Trump. He will fight President Trump for our middle class, secure our border, and unleash American energy.… photo:twitter.com/wzarULuSpz
— Bernie Moreno (@berniemoreno) July 15, 2024
“President Trump made a great choice, [JD Vance]”JD is a vigorous, visionary leader who is the ideal ambassador for America First alongside President Trump. He will fight President Trump for our middle class, secure our border, and unleash American energy. I am proud to call JD a friend and look forward to working with him to get Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Sherrod Brown out the door,” Moreno said.
Alex Triantafilou, chairman of the Ohio Republican Party, he said Buckeye State ‘swells with pride’ after Trump announces Vance as his vice presidential candidate.
— Alex Triantafilou (@ChairmanAlex) July 15, 2024
“Senator Vance understands the devastating impact Joe Biden’s policies have had on working Americans. As inflation crushes the middle class, Senator Vance will join the president in restoring America’s economic strength. He is the best choice for America.” – Triantafilou he said.
Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, he said was “so proud” of Vance’s vice presidential nomination.
“I am so proud of my friend, classmate and fellow citizen from southwest Ohio today. We used to watch Bengals games in a bar in law school, and it’s amazing that we are here now, a decade later, with J.D. joining the strongest presidential ticket of our lifetimes. He will be an outstanding vice president and I look forward to all that lies ahead for him and for our country,” Ramaswamy said.
I am so proud of my friend, classmate and colleague from southwest Ohio today. We used to watch Bengals games in a bar in law school, it is amazing that we are here a decade later with JD joining the strongest presidential ticket of our lifetime. He will be an outstanding vice president and I…
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) July 15, 2024
“I think Trump-Vance will be the most formidable presidential bid of my lifetime,” Ramaswamy added.
Vance was also welcomed by other Republicans who were reportedly on Trump’s vice presidential shortlist, including Florida U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Florida U.S. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.
Rubio, Vance’s running mate in the U.S. Senate, called Vance a “fantastic choice” for vice president.
JD Vance is a fantastic choice. Americans will soon see that he is an incredibly knowledgeable and talented man who is totally committed to making America great again.
Vote for #TrumpVance2024 so that we can unite our nation and save our country!
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) July 15, 2024
“JD Vance is a fantastic choice. The American people will soon see that he is an incredibly intelligent and talented man who is totally committed to making America great again.” – Rubio he said“Vote for #TrumpVance2024 so we can unite our nation and save our country!”
Donalds called Vance an “American patriot.”
Congratulations @JDVance1 about being the VP candidate. JD is an American patriot and has my full support. I am all for Trump-Vance being the winning ticket in November! photo: twitter.com/m39r7kdzOE
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) July 15, 2024
“Congratulations [JD Vance] about being a vice presidential candidate. JD is an American patriot and has my full support,” Donalds he said“I am totally behind Trump-Vance winning in November!”
Burgum, who also ran for president before suspending his campaign, he said “Vance’s small-town roots and history of service to country make him a powerful voice for the America First Agenda.”
.@realdonaldtrump is the strongest leader to enter the political arena in newfangled American history! Today he has chosen @JdVance1 as his running mate, whose small-town roots and service to his country make him a powerful voice for the America First agenda. I look forward to the campaign…
— Doug Burgum (@DougBurgum) July 15, 2024
“I look forward to the Trump-Vance campaign to Make America Great Again,” Burgum added.
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