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Why Trump really wanted JD Vance as running mate
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Why Trump really wanted JD Vance as running mate

How did JD Vance, who once called Trump “America's Hitler,” become his VP pick? Will the EU reelect Ursula von der Leyen as president? Why did Orbán choose to visit Russia and China despite knowing it would upset EU leaders? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

United States Senator JD Vance (Republican of Ohio) at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, U.S., on Friday, February 23, 2024.
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The pluses and minuses of JD Vance

All running mates bring advantages and disadvantages to presidential candidates, but the choice of JD Vance is a striking sign of the political times.

The Veepstakes: Who will Donald Trump pick as his running mate? Tim Scott, Elise Stefanik, Doug Burgum and Marco Rubio
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The Veepstakes: Who will be Donald Trump's VP pick?

With Donald Trump set to announce his vice presidential running mate in the coming days, we explore the possible contenders — and their viability.

Veepstakes: Could Marco Rubio become the first Latino VP?
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Veepstakes: Could Marco Rubio become the first Latino VP?

Florida’s senior Senator earned the nickname “Lil’ Marco” for challenging Donald Trump during the 2016 primaries, but he has since forged a close alliance with the former president – so much so that some believe he could be tapped for No. 2.