In a primetime speech, Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick JD Vance vowed to fight for working-class Americans, claiming they had been “cast aside and forgotten” by the Democrats.
Introducing himself to millions of TV viewers, the Ohio senator highlighted his humble Midwest roots and criticized “career politicians” like President Joe Biden.
Speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Vance asserted that Trump was the “last best hope” for Americans.
Trump and Vance will challenge the Democratic ticket of Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris in the November election.
Biden’s account on X, formerly Twitter, responded to Vance’s speech on Wednesday night, criticizing his positions on abortion and Ukraine.
At 39, Vance is aiming to become one of the youngest vice-presidents in US history. In his speech, he recounted his journey from a challenging childhood in small-town Ohio to the US Marines, Yale Law School, and the US Senate.