Recap: JD Vance delivers first speech as Trump’s running mate

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the GOP vice presidential nominee, is on stage at the Republican National Convention (RNC) and is set to begin his speech.

Trump tapped Vance to be his running mate on Monday. His wife, Usha Vance, introduced him.

Other speakers on Wednesday included former President Trump’s eldest child, Donald Trump Jr., Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Kellyanne Conway.

The RNC’s third night is taking place against a backdrop of Democratic news. President Biden, in Las Vegas, was diagnosed with COVID-19. And Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), who is running for the Senate, made called for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race.

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