During the third night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance formally embraced his vice-presidential candidacy on Wednesday evening.
“Tonight is a night of hope, a celebration of what America once was and, with the grace of God, what it will soon be again,” Vance expressed.
Vance’s introduction was done by his wife, Usha, who recounted their meeting at Yale Law School and highlighted his remarkable journey from a working-class background to Yale Law School and service as a Marine in Iraq.
Vance’s mother, Bev, expressed pride in her son, exclaiming, “That’s my boy!”
Former President Donald Trump was visibly pleased during Vance’s speech, having previously designated Vance as his running mate on the first day of the RNC, which marked Vance’s debut on the national stage.
Donald Trump Jr. praised Vance during the RNC, stating, “JD Vance is going to make one hell of a vice president.”
Vance reflected on how the evening could have been a time of sorrow but instead became a moment of strength and unity.
Discussing Trump’s resilience in the face of adversity, Vance hailed him as a unique businessman who chose enduring criticism over taking the easy route.
Quote from @JDVance1‘s RNC speech: “We need a [president] who’s not in the pocket of big business and answers to the working man, union, and non-union.”
— Alex J. Rouhandeh (@AlexRouhandeh) July 18, 2024
Vance emphasized the necessity of a leader who prioritizes the people who built the nation, pointing out the repeated failures of those currently in power.
Highlighting his small-town roots, Vance committed to remembering his origins and advocating for residents of similar communities throughout the country.
The crowd erupts into another chant of “drill baby drill” after @JDVance1 denounces the purchasing of energy from foreign nations.
— Alex J. Rouhandeh (@AlexRouhandeh) July 18, 2024
“We need President Donald J. Trump,” Vance declared. “President Trump embodies America’s last opportunity to restore what may otherwise be forever lost – a nation where a working-class individual born far from the centers of influence can stand on this stage as the next Vice President of the United States of America.”