Trump’s pick of JD Vance for his vice president is part of a strategy for cementing Trumpism’s next generation.
Vance is only 39 years old. Regardless of whether he and Trump take office next January, he’s sure to be around for years to come. He will almost certainly be a presidential candidate in 2028.
Along with JD Vance come two people who were Vance’s chief advocates inside Trumpworld: Donald Trump Jr. (age 46) and Elon Musk (age 53).
Musk’s advocacy for Vance carried a lot of weight. Musk has not only endorsed Trump but committed to donate $45 million per month to his campaign between now and the election.
Vance and Musk are both part of the PayPal mafia: Vance worked........