Rep. Jim Banks praised JD Vance as the "future" of the America First movement, saying that he represents the values that the movement stands for. Banks made the comments on the sidelines of the RNC convention on Tuesday.
Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) praised JD Vance as the "future" of the America First movement, saying that he represents the values that the movement stands for.
Banks made the comments on the sidelines of the RNC convention on Tuesday.
Jim Banks hails JD Vance as 'future' of America First movement
"JD Vance is the future of the America First movement," Banks said. "He's a young, energetic conservative who is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in."
Banks said that Vance's background as a working-class Ohioan gives him a unique perspective on the challenges facing the country.
Jim Banks hails JD Vance as 'future' of America First movement
"JD Vance grew up in a working-class family in Ohio," Banks said. "He knows the struggles that everyday Americans are facing."
Banks said that Vance's policies are designed to help working-class Americans.
Jim Banks hails JD Vance as 'future' of America First movement
"JD Vance's policies are focused on helping working-class Americans," Banks said. "He wants to lower taxes, reduce regulation, and create jobs."
Banks said that Vance is a rising star in the Republican Party.
"JD Vance is a rising star in the Republican Party," Banks said. "He's a future leader of our party."
Vance is a former venture capitalist and author who is running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Ohio. He is a supporter of former President Donald Trump and has been endorsed by Trump.
Vance has been praised by some conservatives for his outsider status and his willingness to challenge the Republican establishment. He has also been criticized by some for his lack of experience in elected office.
Banks' comments come as the RNC convention is underway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The convention is expected to nominate Trump as the Republican presidential nominee.
Trump is expected to deliver a speech to cap off the convention on Thursday.
The convention is being held amid heightened security following an attempted assassination of Trump last week. Trump was grazed in the ear by a gunman at an outdoor rally in Pennsylvania.
The shooting has raised concerns about the safety of Trump and other political candidates.
The Secret Service has warned the Trump campaign against holding outdoor rallies.
Trump has decided to hold his first rally since the shooting indoors.
The rally will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 20.
Vance will be making his first campaign appearance since learning Monday that he was chosen to run with Trump.
Vance is seen by the campaign as especially fit to appeal to working class voters in midwestern battleground states such as Michigan.
