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J.D. Vance Sworn in as Vice President by Justice Kavanaugh, to Influence Trump's Policies

Jan 18, 2025, 10:45 PM

J.D. Vance has been inaugurated as the Vice President of the United States alongside President Donald Trump. Vance, who was previously a U.S. Senator from Ohio, is seen as a key figure in shaping the policy direction of the new administration. His background includes a stint as a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley and military service as a journalist in the US Marines. Vance's ideological alignment with the MAGA movement and his Yale Law School education are expected to influence his role significantly. He is described as a Dick Cheney-like figure, tasked with defining and implementing the executive branch's agenda and ensuring ideological conformity within the administration. Vance's commitment to the MAGA ideology and his effective messaging skills are highlighted as his key contributions to the Trump administration. Justice Brett Kavanaugh administered the oath of office to Vance on Inauguration Day. For the occasion, Vance wore a custom navy blue suit from Romualdo men's shop in Madeira, Ohio, which was handmade in Italy.