Vance, Harris discuss debate in 'brief and respectful' first phone conversation since VP nod

EXCLUSIVE: Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday afternoon in what was the pair's first conversation since Vance was named former President Donald Trump's running mate, Fox News Digital has learned.

Vance and Harris had a "brief and respectful" conversation, a source with knowledge of the call said.

Vance and Harris both said they look forward to debating, the source said, adding that no specifics were discussed.

Harris left a voicemail for Vance after Trump announced him as his VP pick on Monday afternoon.

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Vance called Harris back on Tuesday afternoon.

Harris previously had committed to a debate hosted by CBS News against Trump's running mate – who at that point had not been named – for either July 23 or Aug. 13. It is unclear when Vance and Harris will debate.

Trump announced that Vance was his pick for the ticket on Monday afternoon, just before Trump was formally nominated as the 2024 Republican presidential nominee at the RNC Convention in Milwaukee.

"After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio," Trump announced on his Truth Social platform.

Trump emphasized that Vance will be on the campaign trail and "will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond…."

"As Vice President, JD will continue to fight for our Constitution, stand with our troops, and will do everything he can to