JD Vance
Vice President-elect of the United States
Born
August 2nd, 1984
41 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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