Trump pick JD Vance celebrated by GOP: 'Opponent of endless wars'

Republicans quickly shared congratulations and approval of former President Trump's selection of Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, as his vice presidential nominee ahead of the November election.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., applauded the decision, saying in a statement that Vance "possesses a profound understanding of the anxieties of working families and has both the lived experience and the policy expertise to help President Trump deliver a government worthy of the people it is supposed to serve."

Bernie Moreno, who is running for Senate in Ohio with Vance's backing, rejoiced over the announcement, claiming, "President Trump made a brilliant selection in Senator JD Vance."

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Trump revealed his choice of Vance as his running mate in a post on Truth Social during the kickoff of the Republican National Convention on Monday.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., responded on X with a post on his campaign account that read, "Senator JD Vance is a fierce advocate for the president’s policies and is the obvious pick for President Trump. He’ll make a strong case on the campaign trail on why we need to turn the page on the disastrous policies of the Biden administration."

"A son of Middletown, Ohio, J.D. can relate to the many Americans who are struggling right now to make ends meet in this era of crushing inflation, and a housing market that is unaffordable and shutting many out of a chance at achieving the American dream," said Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, in a statement congratulating the senator.

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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., expressed his delight with the pick, writing on X, "It’s