Republican Senator JD Vance, newly appointed as former President Trump's vice presidential pick, has initiated his campaign trail following Vice President Harris's efforts to consolidate Democratic support amid President Biden's withdrawal from the race.
JD Vance, the Republican senator from Ohio who emerged as former President Trump's running mate, embarked on a campaign trail on Monday, as Vice President Kamala Harris's team worked diligently to rally support from Democrats after President Biden's decision to step down from the race.
JD Vance Rallies Voters After Linking Harris to Trump in Vice Presidential Announcement
Vance, who was named by Trump as his vice presidential candidate last week following an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, scheduled two campaign rallies: one in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, and another in Radford, Virginia.
Meanwhile, Harris, speaking at a White House event honoring NCAA college athletes, acknowledged President Biden's absence due to Covid-19 isolation and lauded his accomplishments, calling his legacy unmatched in modern history.
JD Vance Rallies Voters After Linking Harris to Trump in Vice Presidential Announcement
"Every day, our president, Joe Biden, fights for the American people," Harris declared. "And we are deeply, deeply grateful for his service to our nation."
Despite not being seen publicly since his announcement, Biden has endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee and will shift his focus to his remaining duties.
JD Vance Rallies Voters After Linking Harris to Trump in Vice Presidential Announcement
Harris has actively engaged in solidifying support, with campaign officials reportedly making numerous calls to secure her nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Harris, while Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed support and indicated interest in potentially joining the ticket as vice president.
JD Vance Rallies Voters After Linking Harris to Trump in Vice Presidential Announcement
In a statement released upon Biden's withdrawal, Harris expressed her intention to earn the Democratic nomination and unify the party against Donald Trump.
Sources suggest that the Trump campaign has anticipated Harris's potential involvement in the race for weeks, preparing strategies following Biden's debate performance in Atlanta.
Vance, in his campaign rallies, is expected to capitalize on the allegations he made against Harris, linking her to President Trump, who he has labeled as the "worst" president in history.
These rallies will serve as an initial test of Vance's ability to galvanize support and set the tone for the upcoming election cycle.
