Ohio Senator JD Vance, who is Donald Trump's running mate, has openly acknowledged his past criticisms of the former president. In the past, Vance had referred to Trump as a 'moral disaster,' 'reprehensible,' and even went as far as comparing him to 'America's Hitler.' Despite his initial skepticism, Vance now believes that his change of heart could help him appeal to Trump skeptics in the upcoming 2024 election.
Vance admitted that he was skeptical of Trump in 2016 but later came to view him as a 'great president' who brought about 'peace and prosperity.' He acknowledged his previous comments where he likened Trump to 'cultural heroin' and 'just another opioid' for Middle America, attributing his negative perception to media influence and distortions.
Reflecting on his past criticisms, Vance sees them as an asset rather than a liability. He believes that his ability to evolve his views on Trump could resonate with voters who were once skeptical of the former president. Vance aims to highlight the positive outcomes of Trump's presidency as a way to sway doubters.
'I said some bad things about Donald Trump 10 years ago,' Vance stated. 'I can make a good case to the American people, people who may have been skeptical of the president back in 2016, who could be skeptical now, that we've seen the results.'
