Public statements and policy initiatives by JD Vance and the administration

JD Vance to Become First Millennial Vice President, MAGA Torchbearer Under Oldest President Trump

Jan 19, 2025, 03:30 PM

JD Vance is set to be inaugurated as the 50th Vice President of the United States, serving alongside President Donald Trump, the oldest president to take office. At 40 years old, Vance will become the first millennial to hold the position and the third youngest vice president in U.S. history. His rise to prominence has been marked by a transformation from a venture capitalist and Trump critic to a staunch ally of the president. Vance is closely aligned with Trump's policies, particularly on trade, immigration, and foreign relations, and is seen as a potential future leader of the Republican Party and the 'Make America Great Again' movement. His prior experience includes serving as a U.S. senator for Ohio, a military background, and authoring the bestselling memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy,' which chronicled his tumultuous upbringing in the Rust Belt. Vance's family, including his wife Usha, the first Indian American and Hindu second lady and the youngest since the Truman administration, and their three children, will now reside in the vice president's residence. Vance is expected to play a key role in Trump's administration, acting as a liaison to Capitol Hill, defending the administration's policies, and potentially paving the way for his own political future in 2028. Despite his accomplishments, Vance has faced criticism for past controversial remarks, including comments about women without children. He is also viewed as a potential torchbearer for the MAGA movement.