JD Vance’s moving, and uniquely American journey from the hills of Appalachia to the halls of power in Washington, DC, has been beautiful to watch. Vance has been very public and honest about the struggles he faced growing up with his mother, who was an addict. His book, Hillbilly Elegy, was turned into a movie that portrayed the raw realities of the struggle many American families face. Vance’s mother proudly beamed as her son was sworn into office. Speaker Mike Johnson shared a touching video of VP Vance stepping into the Oval Office for the first time.