Portrait of JD Vance
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JD Vance

41 years old·Republican Party·Vice President of the United States

JD Vance is a leading figure in the national conservative movement, defined by a sharp turn from his early anti-Trump critique to becoming a staunch ally and current Vice President. His worldview fuses economic nationalism with a deep skepticism of globalization and entrenched elites, viewing China as the primary threat to American interests.

Signature Positions

Vance’s policy focus centers on American resurgence and strict enforcement:

  • Big Tech/Free Speech: A vocal critic of Big Tech censorship, campaigning to ensure AI systems remain free of ideological bias.

How Views Have Evolved

Vance’s political trajectory is marked by a significant reversal regarding Donald Trump. Initially an outspoken critic during the 2016 campaign, he publicly shifted to become one of Trump's most dedicated advocates. This evolution solidified when Trump selected him as his running mate for the 2024 election.

His foreign policy views have also hardened. While generally supporting NATO, Vance conditions U.S. membership on increased burden-sharing by European allies, signaling a transactional approach to alliances that contrasts with traditional transatlantic norms.

Notable Tensions

Vance’s platform creates several internal and external tensions:

  • Afghanistan Withdrawal: He views the 2021 exit as a “catastrophic error,” positioning himself against the consensus of the previous administration he now supports.

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