JD Vance

Vice President-elect of the United States

JD Vance - Vice President-elect of the United States
Born

August 2nd, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Elected as Vice President of the United States in 2024, played a significant role in political discourse through the lens of his experiences in Ohio. Authored a memoir titled "Hillbilly Elegy" which examined the plight of working-class Americans, contributing to national conversations on culture and socioeconomic issues. Served as a venture capitalist and established a legal career prior to entering politics, further shaping perspectives on economic development.

Authored the book 'Hillbilly Elegy'

Elected as Vice President of the United States

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