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J.D. Vance Becomes 50th Vice President, First Millennial Under Oldest President Trump, Bolstering MAGA Movement

Jan 20, 2025, 05:09 AM

J.D. Vance is set to be sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States, marking a historic moment as the first millennial to hold the position. At 40 years old, Vance will serve as the second-in-command to President-elect Donald Trump, who at 78 years old is the oldest president to take office. Vance's journey to the vice presidency has been notable, transitioning from a harsh critic of Trump to one of his most vocal defenders. His role will be to support Trump's agenda, acting as a liaison to Capitol Hill and defending the president's policies on television and in media appearances. Vance's background includes service in the U.S. Marines, authorship of the best-selling book 'Hillbilly Elegy,' and a stint as a U.S. Senator from Ohio. His selection as vice president is seen as a strategic move to appeal to younger voters and to continue the 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) movement, with Vance being viewed as a potential future leader of the Republican Party.