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JD Vance's Divergent Policy Stances Shape GOP VP Campaign

From healthcare reform to immigration and Ukraine aid, Vance's positions challenge traditional Republican views.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance attend the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, on July 15, 2024.
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Senator JD Vance, former President Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, is pictured at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 15, 2024. Trump's estranged niece Mary Trump is featured in the inset image. Mary Trump warned women on Tuesday that Vance's abortion views could mean "the end of women’s reproductive rights and bodily autonomy" if Republicans win back the White House in November.

Overview

  • Vance advocates for government involvement in healthcare, opposing typical GOP laissez-faire approaches.
  • He supports Medicare and Social Security, working on bipartisan measures to improve these programs.
  • Vance's immigration stance includes deporting millions to address housing affordability, sparking economic debate.
  • He opposed a fentanyl bill he co-sponsored due to included Ukraine aid, raising questions about his priorities.
  • Upcoming vice-presidential debate with Kamala Harris is anticipated to spotlight these controversial positions.