J. D. Vance is a Republican senator from the US state of Ohio. A longtime critic of former US president Donald Trump, he became one of Trump's defenders as his political career began, entering the Senate in 2023 after being elected in 2022. He has since been appointed Trump's running mate and vice presidential pick for the 2024 US presidential elections.
Vance is also the author of a bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy.
"Donald Trump was a great ally and friend of Israel. Kamala Harris has been a total disaster," Vance said.
Kamala Harris refuted Sarah Huckabee Sanders' remarks on childlessness, emphasizing modern family values and rejecting outdated views on women's roles.
Walz dodges questions on Israel launching a preemptive strike against Iran; Vance says Israel will 'do what they think they need to do.'
The senators described the draft resolution as a "clear insult to the Jewish people and anyone who understands history."
"I am relieved that the former President is unharmed," Biden wrote.
The Republican Jewish Coalition announced plans this week for a $10-million ad campaign (on top of $5 million already spent) to win Jewish voters for the GOP.
Vance has disparaged a series of prominent Democratic politicians, including Vice President Kamala Harris, for being “childless.”
Harris and Trump are scheduled to debate on Sept. 10 on ABC News.
JD Vance criticized Democrats for focusing on Josh Shapiro's Jewish identity in the VP race, while Shapiro accused Vance of inauthenticity.
Some key rabbinic texts treat having children as a prerequisite for serving in communal leadership positions.
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