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J.D. Vance, Youngest Vice President Since Nixon, Joins Trump to Lead MAGA Movement

Jan 20, 2025, 09:00 AM

J.D. Vance, at the age of 40, has been inaugurated as the Vice President of the United States alongside President Donald Trump. Vance, who previously served as a U.S. Senator from Ohio, is one of the youngest individuals to hold the vice presidency, following in the footsteps of historical figures like John Breckinridge and Richard Nixon. His journey to this position began with a critical stance against Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign, but he later became a staunch supporter, aligning himself with Trump's 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) movement. Vance's background includes service in the U.S. Marine Corps, education at Ohio State University and Yale Law School, and a career in venture capitalism in Silicon Valley. His best-selling memoir, 'Hillbilly Elegy,' which detailed his upbringing in Ohio's Rust Belt, played a significant role in his rise to prominence. As Vice President, Vance is expected to continue advocating for conservative policies, including stricter immigration measures and opposition to aid for Ukraine. He is married to Usha Chilukuri, with whom he has three children, and his net worth is estimated at $5 million. Vance will earn a six-figure salary as Vice President. He opposes abortion and supports increased aid to Israel.