Analysis

Will Vance’s rags-to-riches story win back Trump deserters?

The senator lauded the former president, calling him “a once-in-a-generation business leader” who showed the instincts to fight for his country when he was shot.

Matthew CranstonUnited States correspondent

Updated Jul 18, 2024 – 6.57pm, first published at 3.42pm

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Milwaukee | The two reasons Donald Trump chose running mate J.D. Vance were on display Wednesday night (Thursday AEST) at the Republican National Convention: loyalty and discipline.

Vance, 39, belongs to the exclusive class of United States Marines whose motto is Semper Fidelis, Latin for “always faithful”.

Matthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor.