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JD Vance's evolution from Trump critic to running mate

Season 2024 Episode 198 | 4m 18s

Amid a tumultuous week, Donald Trump officially tapped freshman Ohio Sen. JD Vance to join him on the Republican ticket as his running mate. Vance, a relative newcomer to politics, rose to fame in 2016 with his memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," documenting his upbringing in Appalachia. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler, who has been covering Vance for years.

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