Trump nominates JD Vance as running mate: Republican convention in Milwaukee eagerly awaited

Politics newbie Vance Trump's running mate will be in a tense Party Congress in Milwaukee

JD Vance, a rising star of the Republican Party, has been named by Donald Trump as his running mate for the presidential election. This surprise decision sparked excitement at the party convention in Milwaukee, where Trump was also officially confirmed as the candidate. Vance, a former critic of Trump, has become a close ally of the former US president and, should Trump win in November, could become one of the youngest vice presidents in US history.

The challenge of a political turnaround

This political move marks a remarkable turn in Vance's career, whose best-selling book Hillbilly Elegy provided insights into the social class that enabled Trump's 2016 election victory. Serving as Senator for Ohio since 2023, Vance is known for his clear views and provocative statements, of which the recent accusation against Joe Biden following an assassination attempt on Trump is just one example.

A young political power couple

Vance, 39, accompanied by his wife Usha Chilukuri Vance, presented himself as a promising political newcomer at the convention. The couple drew cheers from the delegates while the crowd let out patriotic chants. The selection of Vance as running mate was an expected but significant step for the Republicans.

A political spectacle in a heated atmosphere

With the assassination attempt on Trump in the background, the party convention began in Milwaukee under tight security. The political state of emergency in the city reflects the tensions and challenges that the USA is facing on the road to the presidential election. The nominating conventions are not just formal confirmations, but also a choreographed display of political strength and unity.

Trump's speech on Friday night in Germany, as well as Vance's planned speech on Thursday night in Germany, will be crucial in clarifying the Republicans' political strategy and vision for the upcoming election. As the political landscape continues to be shaped by polarizing events, these personnel decisions could point the way to unity or further division.