Originally posted by WSPA Channel 7 on July 15, 2024
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSPA) — Reactions from Palmetto State lawmakers are coming in after former President Donald Trump announced lawmaker J.D. Vance as his pick for Vice President of the US.
The news comes just two days after an assassination attempt against former President Trump was made, rocking the political sphere.
State officials are sharing their thoughts on pick for a vice presidential candidate.
Governor Henry McMaster
Gov. Henry McMaster said on X that President Trump had an excellent and qualified group of people to pick a running mate.
“Senator J.D. Vance has represented the state of Ohio, our party and our conservative cause well and will help carry our momentum into November and beyond,” McMaster exclaimed.
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette
In an interview with Amy Wood, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette called the announcement J.D. Vance a pick.
“J.D. Vance understands what’s happening in the homes of middle America,” Lt. Gov. Evette said. “He understands what happens when we have unfair trade practices and small towns get decimated and that leads an open door for drugs to come into small towns.”
Lt. Gov. Evette added that she believes that Vance will be a good asset in representing middle America in “this Biden economy that we’re all living in.”
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
Senator Lindsey Graham took to X to call J.D. Vance’s story “one of the most compelling stories in American politics, overcoming so much adversity in life.”
“He understands the struggles of working Americans, as he has walked in their shoes and has become one of their best champions. Bright, articulate, and a Marine veteran, he will serve President Trump well on the campaign trail. It is imperative we win this election to end the disastrous policies of the Biden Administration and Make America Great Again. J.D. is a hard worker with a beautiful family who will be a great spokesperson for the America First agenda. This is a clear choice for America.” — U.S. SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM