Vance is now running for office and has moved to a pro-Trump position. He recently visited the former president of Florida in an effort to win his endorsement. Fox News interviewed him Monday, saying he hoped that people would not judge him for past comments. He then walked away.JD Vance is a venture capitalist and the author of "Hillbilly Elegy" after signing a book at a rally in Middletown, Ohio on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He announced that he will be joining the Republican race for the Ohio U.S. Senate Seat being held by Rob Portman. Jeff Dean/AP PhotoVance stated that I had criticized Trump in 2016 like many others. People shouldn't judge me on the 2016 statements I made. I have been open about it and said those things. I also regret my comments and was wrong about Trump. I believe he was a great president. I think that he made many good decisions for people. I also think that he received a lot flak.Vance said that he had been criticised for standing up to the former presidents agenda and voters. He added, "I think thats the important thing. It is not what youre saying five years ago. But whether you are willing to take the heat and the hits for actually protecting the American people's interests."The GOP candidate said that he was certain his primary challengers will use his deleted tweets against Trump, and added that they have baggage related to Trump.There are currently many candidates in the Ohio Senate primary ahead of Sen. Rob Portman's retirement in 2022 makes Trumps endorsement even more appealing to those who are in the race.
