Key facts
- J.D. Vance emphasized nationalizing the election and criticizing Democratic actions.
- Vance highlighted Republican achievements for working-class Americans.
- Vance focused on Trump's executive actions to lower prescription drug prices.
- Vance defended Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend for Americans.
Republican J.D. Vance, who is seen as a potential presidential candidate, urged his party to nationalize the upcoming election and focus on what he described as "crazy things Democrats are doing." Speaking at a closed-door convention event, Vance warned that a Democratic victory would lead to "investigations and bullshit for the next two years."
Vance, who would be the 48th president if elected, received a warm reception, with Republican lawmakers and attendees appearing to consider his future presidential ambitions. He touted a series of GOP achievements aimed at benefiting working-class Americans. Earlier in the event, House GOP Whip Tom Emmer remarked that "the stars are the limit for the vice president."