If Trump Wants To Win, He Should Run With J.D. Vance (R-Ohio)

The Federalist ^ | June 21 | BY: NED RYUN

[RandFan]

Trump needs a true fighter and a real friend in his corner as his running mate — and there’s only one man who fits the bill.

Jan. 20, 2025, will mark the first day of the most important four years of our lifetimes. That’s the day President Trump will place his hand on a Bible, take the oath of office, and end the disasters Joe Biden created at home and abroad. It’s the day the effort to save America will truly begin.

President Trump is undoubtedly the man for this moment, but as our 47th president, he will face even harsher challenges than he did as our 45th. The media, the deep state, the Democrats, and, yes, even some establishment Republicans will fight harder and dirtier than they ever have before to stop Trump from implementing his America First agenda.

With the stakes high and many powerful forces standing against him, Trump needs a true fighter and a real friend in his corner as his running mate. He needs someone who will have his back, especially when the going gets tough, who’s smart, effective, and a true believer on policy.

There’s only one man who fits the bill: Sen. J.D. Vance.

The Ohio Republican has proven himself time and time again as one of Trump’s strongest allies. He’s a ruthlessly effective messenger, especially on hostile networks, and would perform strongly against Kamala Harris in a debate. He’s stood up to the globalists who want America’s sons and daughters to fight other nations’ wars. He’s in lockstep with Trump on tariffs, trade, and economic policy. And he won’t surrender, as far too many Republicans have, on border security, illegal immigration, and protecting American workers.

[citizen]

U.S. Senators invariably make for awful leaders. I don’t trust this guy Vance any further than I can throw him.

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That has long been my stance as well. US senators steeped in deal-making are generally unsuited for an executive position.

[cnsmom]

Byron Donald’s born in NYC would be my pick another beautiful family.

[Vaduz]

Agree NEVER TRUST A NEVER-TRUMPER.

Hope his crew is digging deep into background checking everything is on the line with this election many powers are in the arena for the fight.

[Rappini]

I like JD but Byron Donaldson is my pick.

[higgmeister]

We don't need a fool who thinks we need a federal $20 minimum wage.   That is more social engineering to destroy our country.

[old school]

I agree. Trump will win regardless of VP pick. In my opinion, he should pick someone who is very much like he was in 2016; a non-politician, citizen who seeks the best interests of the nation and its people, Kari Lake!

[elpadre]

Trump can win with Vance, but he can also win with several of the other candidates. The important issue is: who will carry on the MAGA movement after Trump’s term ends>

[mbrfl]

I’m starting to warm up to J.D. Vance. He may make for a strong Presidential candidate in 2028. But if people think he’ll increase Trump’s vote share by a significant amount, I think they’re mistaken. Having J.D. Vance on the stump would be having someone preaching to the choir. By and large, the people who find him appealing are people who are already Trump supporters. He may articulate the MAGA agenda well, but not in a way that will have any unique appeal to demographics that are still undecided.

[conservative98]

Consider the source:

- Ryun was a speechwriter for President George W. Bush.[4]

- A career Republican Party operative

- He pushed for Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett

[AnonymousConservative]

There is only one test of whether someone is in the establishment or not, and it is have they talked about illegal surveillance? There is a big secret there, and those in the establishment are those who were approached, and kept the secret, and will not utter the world surveillance, because if people find out about that, it will be a revolution.

Trump has talked at least some, about illegal surveillance, and opened the door to the idea there may be someone in your neighborhood assigned to know everyone there, build files on everyone there, and they will know you by sight, and will have listened in your house now and again.

Vance has never said a word, nor would he if you asked.

Very, very few of these people are any good. They know things, about stuff like 9/11, which you would never believe.

See my tagline for my writings on the subject..

[enumerated]

I tend to agree that Vance is the choice.

Vance has a number of unique strengths that will seriously throw the Left off their game. For one thing, he can speak their language - he even wrote a touchy-feely novel and was well on his way to being a Lefty cult hero before he turned into a Republican politician.

My one worry is that he’s too good to be true - please tell me he’s not another wolf in sheep’s clothing.