Vance could reach new heights, possibly serving as Trump's vice president.
Sen. JD Vance speaks to reporters in the spin room following the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump at the McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta.Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance has come a long way since his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" launched him into the national spotlight eight years ago.
But one of Vance's close friends -- who spoke to ABC News on the condition of anonymity -- said many media organizations' negative response to Trump contributed to Vance's shift in perception. "He had the life that most people run for office to get one day -- the elites loved and respected him. But by running for Senate and coming out as pro-Trump, he was knowingly and happily turning his back on those very people. Not many people would make the decision to reject the charmed life that came with being the toast of the elites the way J.D. did," the same close friend told ABC News.
Overall, Vance has been strong at fundraising for Trump, given his ties to Silicon Valley through previous work as a former venture capitalist.-- and Vance being one of the top contenders, allies of both Vance and Trump say Vance's ability to be an effective messenger for the campaign sets him apart from others.
However, many of those who spoke to ABC News for this article pointed to Vance's work ethic and intelligence as indicators of his performance as vice president.
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