J.D Vance, Best-Selling Author Opens Up About His Painful Childhood And The Future Ahead | NBC News
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- From a troubled childhood in the rust belt to success in Silicon Valley, J.D. Vance, best-selling author of "Hillbilly Elegy" opens up about his story to Megyn Kelly.
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J.D Vance, Best-Selling Author Opens Up About His Painful Childhood And The Future Ahead | NBC News
My mother was #8 of 9 children in rural southern Mississippi. She was the only one to graduate from high school. She worked from high school until one of the attorneys at the law firm she worked at asked if she would consider going to law school. She went to night law school after working all day. She passed each class and finally the bar exam the first time in 1964. My mother worked in the private sector and eventually took a position with the Veterans Administration in adjudication. She worked tirelessly for 34.5 years HELPING veterans get the benefits they earned serving our country!!! She’s earned her eternal reward now, but I am ever so proud of my Mama!
What a beautiful story! God bless your mama!
Your mother is represent I've of so !any people I have known here in my native Mississippi, including many in my mother's family. Reading this brought back memories of family stories and I wanted to tell you you have Many reasons to be proud of your mama!
And I am proud of your mom to for contributing to this great country that I love. Thanks you may God hold you in his hand up their.
Beautiful story!
@@redhead8777
🙏Amen🙏
Childhood trauma isn’t something you “deal with”. It’s a lifelong pursuit of relief from the constant pain and fear and guilt and shame and feeling unsafe no matter the context.
That is 100% true.
And a life long „ skill“ to feel with people and kids from an unsure and unhealthy background - he will never forget where he comes from in a good way
yes. It is a constant journey that you revisit from time to time. I like to say I have to walk myself back through it...all the way to the same conclusion....I didn't cause it, I can't fix it, I won't be able to go back and change it, I can just move forward.....And that's ok! That's my life and I am happy for it!
Agree
that is exactly what he said...
His mom Bev is actually a very lovely person. She now works at a treatment facility in Ohio helping other’s who are battling any type of addiction. She was my nurse while I was battling a pain pill addiction and she would talk of how proud she was of him, Gave a lot of us hope that something so beautiful could come out of something so bad. I am
Grateful to say that I am still clean today. Just goes to show you. No one can stop God’s plans.
God love you, no doubts !!! ❤ Thanks for sharing. Greeting from Perú 🇵🇪
So glad to hear this!❤
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She sure didn’t raise her son right
I’m not so sure she is a lovely person. Narcissists can be very abusive to their family members and then be so nice to other people. I do not trust her!!
He was blessed to have Mamaw and Lindsey - many abused kids didn’t have that. God bless the rescuers.
3 of us were in orphanage 2 in private homes and all 5 in foster homes and children's mom got us back 2 times
God bless all those who rescue.
And Usha
His mamaw reminds me of my grandma the way she is shown in the show is pretty spot on to my gma and my gma is the one who I saw as taking care of me and she is truly my best friend
Not all heroes wear capes.
I am a counselor and professor for counselors. JD is refreshingly honest and assessing that trauma often takes a lifetime of work. I wish more politicians had this type of self-awareness. Well, done, Mr. Vance.
I hope people will take the time to learn about him now that he is the vice president nominee. He certainly seems like an amazing man.
“Trump is Americas Hitler.” JD Vance.
Another poor choice for VP!
@@pinnacleproductions6275
I think they're all good to be honest...
Even Kamala ❤I like her... I didn't like when she abused the AG barr lol 😂 because the guy wasn't at fault...
But... I think it's cause she innately doesn't like Trump.
Trump is a child only God can love ❤️ lol 😂 hahaha 😆 hahaha he is "special " not everyone likes him 😄 lol
What trump has is he is relatable he comes from tons of money but he fits like people commoners which is crazy...
It's like he wasn't raised with money almost... I think it was Candace who said this too he is relatable 😂
He is special... when I seen his interviews I knew I liked him... everyone has wrongs but trump you overlook them cause he has so much capacity everywhere else that is just like wow.
Biden is poor parents kid... you see the difference between poor people and rich people... Trump can still go on another 20 years it's the way the rich are groomed and taken care of they think different while the poor struggle with their kids to make it.
Look at Hunter... I guarantee you he is carrying pain inside ❤ his mind is shattered ... but you see trumps kids and they're outstanding producers nothing shattered in them.
It's the difference in mentality and struggle between classes.
Well when the rights of privacy are repealed under the policies of Trump. Say bye to this mix d marriage. Not even Roberts can save Usha from Project 2025
@@pinnacleproductions6275, after he got to know Trump, he realized he was wrong about him. I guess you've never changed your mind, huh? He's a wonderful pick!
Thank God for JD's Grandmother. What a very special woman.
Most grandmothers are!
Who's here after the VP announcement? This is a great recap on the candidate.
Me… I am curious about this man, but I trust President Trump. I will also read his book.
I preferred Tim Scott, but we shall see (together).
Here from uk
Here from Spain. Vance had all the Adverse Childhood Events that usually brings you to a psychiatrist. And here he is, soon vicepresident. Interesting life.
Me😂❤
I didn’t know a thing about this man, but what a refreshing person to serve a role in politics, instead of a person from an elite, political family. He has real wisdom and an understanding of how to help people.
Yeah i feel a lot better about him as VP after watching this. As you said, not from an elite family by any means, and you can visibly see that he's got a certain amount of compassion and decency to him. Politics can change people, this video was before he got into politics, but still. He came from the humblest of beginnings, I have hope he will turn out ok. People should watch stuff like this before forming opinions, I was all negative on him before I saw this. Best to give people a chance, as much as possible.
@@johns7530 This didn't age well.
Lol he is so unpopular lol. Even gop saying he wasnt a good pick
This dude is so fake and gives me the ick. Vote blue!!
My mother treated us like this. It stays with you. It affects your relationships, your everyday thoughts about yourself. Resiliency of this guy is admirable.
God bless you!
Amen!
Prayng for your healing and forgiveness in Jesus name
@@1w598 Me too. ❤️
Narcissistic parents are that way. I live with one.
He was blessed to have his Mawmaw, lindsay and the professor supporting him.
What a beautiful soul this man has. God bless him and his family always.
Great story and sad for that boy who lived in that situation. I was a single mom with two young children. Left my beautiful home to escape a bad relationship. No money and got laid-off from my corporate job. I worked hard to give my children a better lives. Thanks god that I never smoked or drank.
Congratulations JD 🇺🇸
👏❤️
This movie was about a man who didn’t grow up in a privileged life but his adversities made him the good man he is. He had a choice in life but continued on in a good way. Strong man with good leadership abilities.
So true! Wonderful people can come out of rotten situations and rotten people can come out of wonderful situations. The first group has humility, self respect , tenacity and determination. The second group has pride , selfishness and no respect for self or others.
What do you mean by this "He had a choice in life but continued on in a good way"? Are you suggesting that he should have become a criminal or drug addict or something instead of just being a normal person?
He is not a product of his circumstances
He is a product of his choices
❤
Exactly 💯 means he maintained a positive attitude through all the negativity of the world to break him down
❤
@@JohnDorian-j7x
What people don't realize is
We cannot control what is thrown at us or with what relentfulness it comes there's no mercy at times you rely on someone else's hand to ease the burdens and get help sometimes it never comes or arrives very late
However... what I wish I had learned sooner way sooner is this....
NEVER SURRENDER ❤
Meaning when you feel like you're broken 💔 instead of giving up and saying okay I can't do it
That's when you need to FIGHT HARDER because you're about to LEVEL UPwards and it SPIRALS it compounds ❤
And that spiral directly AFFECTS EVERYONE around you... massive shock waves
❤
Most people think I'm breaking down now.... give up .. catch a break to rest but that's when you GO ALL IN...
I think building systems of habit.... and REMOVING people and things from you can alleviate that
You can't give in ... ❤ every time I gave in to rest to catch a break it was worse...
You have to force yourself to keep going 💯
@@JohnDorian-j7xit’s not that he “should” have but that he “could” have. We all have choices.
Just watched this because Megan Kelly said it was one of the most impressive interviews she’s ever done.
Ha! Me too!!!
@@debbiewilson9712Same. Happy I did. Impressive man. 🙌
Me too!
I hated it. It made me cry😂 On a serious , he was impressive then as he is now. Overcoming the hand you are dealt and not becoming a statistic…powerful stuff.
Me, too!!! ?Awesome man-I wish him the best.
I'm a rescuers. I took my grandaughter in
Made sure she finished high school
Then she won scholarship to go to college to be R N and she may go on. If I hadn't stepped in I don't think it would gave gone that way. I'm proud of her.
Great job 👏👏👏
Congratulations.❤
JD is what you see a down to earth sweet man . I seen him last summer in Portsmouth Ohio in a parade . He made a point to shake hands and take time out to chat with others. I sure hope he is chosen to be Trumps VP . He deserves it 🇺🇸
He did.
Wow you guessed 😮
Done! 🎉
Dingding
Winner Winner chicken dinner!! lol Congrats...I agree that he sees like a really good man. God is moving....(and I do not say things like that lightly)
I'm from springfield ohio and my son who escaped a little bit of J.Ds up bringing to the USMC. He bought me this book and I will cherish it forever. I'm very excited to have him as Vice president. Trump/Vance forever my hero s
Then you know that Middletown Ohio is not Appalachia. And J.D is not a hillbilly, and he never was one. Just because his grandmother came from Kentucky doesn’t make him a hillbilly from Appalachia..
Your point
@@eclipse07ful Telling the truth is my point. Stating facts is my point. You are obviously too dense to comprehend that. Hillbilly Elegy is a false title for his book. He’s not a hillbilly, and never was one. An elegy is a poem or song delivered at a funeral for a dead person. This book is neither one of those that’s the point.
@knowmusicman157 you wrong and rude. Next
It takes a lifetime to overcome your childhood.
I’m adopted and was abandoned by my mother and loss my father to an overdose... You are indeed right I’m thirty two now and there are still scars.🥀😢💔
Ithaca Comments Yes
I'm only 4 years removed from childhood. I'm working on trying to recover. It is rough especially with little to no support.
@@sparklingdaisy3169 read the book 'Autobiography of a Yogi'. It will change ur life!
Oh yes the my mom watched the movie and it made her cry so bad. It was spot on. She has to deal with the trauma for the rest of her life.
Perfect VP pick! He's lived through and overcome what so many people are going through today!
to his credit, JD Vance does not identify as a victim. That is 97% of the battle.
@@jacksonwestfall3141 excellent reply. It is so true! Feeling sorry for yourself just makes you mentally ill.
There is an entire ideology based on victimhood its called The Democrat Party.
So sick of the dems telling me I’m a victim because I’m Hispanic. You make your own way!
@@jdas3288 Hispanics understand this better than most cultures. 🤗
You clearly have not read his book.
Who's watching this after J.D Vance was chosen as the VP nominee?
I wouldn't be surprised if you were able to get the job as either Vp or president,!
I read J D Vance's book when it was first available. I thought he was a warm and caring man who had risen above a terrible childhood. He also gave insight into how low socioeconomic folks vote. I remember wishing politicians would read the book so they could figure out how to court votes from this block of voters. I bet Trump has read the book.
Me. Im rereading my copy of hillbilly elegy
Yep
I do :)
I’m here because of Megyn recommending this as her favorite interview on her podcast - she’s not wrong, it’s an amazing interview.
Me too - I was listening to her show today, and she said "JD is a beautiful man" and recommended this as her very favorite interview. It is an amazing story.
Same here. Honestly, I don't consider myself a Conservative and there's much I disagree with him on, ideologically speaking. But every time I hear him speak (especially when taking on some smug "journalist"), I like him even more! Class act, indeed.
@@ButterfliesZebras77 he’s very likable!
@@Claudia-es8jv Yes he IS! I was hoping Trump would pick Vivik, but I believe Vance has just as much if not more to offer the ticket!
I as well! 🎉
Honesty is refreshing. Praying for Vance and for Donald.
They're going to need a lot of prayers if they actually expect to win.
Vance is good. Trump is not. GOP needs to dump Trump.
It is crazy how people have to make a victory into something else. This man is very real in a world of fake. A champion for every child caught in a bad situation.
Really? Just look at the reviews of his book on Amazon and you will see that he's anything but a 'champion for every child.'
@@jenniferlawrence9473 haters gonna hate. Jealousy is a wasted emotion. This guy made lemonade out of lemons and you want to take that from him? Wow, really??
@@PEGGYHART It's jealous to point out the problems with someone, that go ignored by others? If you like him, that's up to you. Don't pretend criticism is personally offensive or something.
@@fleebertreatise1063 what are the problems with him?
@@bhazerelli7611 Well, it's nothing about him personally. It's that his book and the movie from it gives a lot of the wrong messages. It makes everything about personal failing, and completely ignored systems that contribute to poverty in rural areas. The kind of capitalism that we have in the US has done a huge number in the rural areas of the country, and led to people leaving in droves. It is his personal story and that's fine, but some people are taking a message from it that doesn't make sense. Also, he could have helped his mother in a better way (from what happened in the movie). She's having a drug issue, and anyone going through that is going to have some struggles getting past it.
Here's one criticism of his book and the surrounding conversation:
www.dissentmagazine.org/article/leaving-conservatism-behind-blue-collar-republican-progressive
Megan Kelly suggested that we watch this video of JD Vance. Thumbs up for the interview 👍
@@pattijacksonrealtor1agree, Vance and Trump are not careered politicians
Run for office 7 years ago.
Is there a place of HAVING DEALT WITH IT???
I vote LUCY ETHEL 2024❤
Great interview with JD Vance: about truth, not embarrassed by his past (although still feels pain from it) because he's worked through all of the baggage, we all have baggage & some people have more than others, he knows how to be sincere and speak for many people who are forgotten in the USA. He also knows how to remain being true to those he loved/loves. What a smart man !
He's not only smart, he's incredibly courageous to write a book that exposes the pain of his traumatic childhood that would embarrass most. He exposed his vulnerabilities and turned his shame into success. I greatly admire him!
Trouble is, he's a lying grifter. The hillbilly who NEVER lived in Appalachia. He grew up in the steel town of Middleport Ohio. His grandparents left Appalachia when they were very young, his mother, a thrice-married drug addict, never lived there, he NEVER lived there. He portrays himself as the hero who pulled himself up by his bootstraps while all the rest of his ne'r-do-well family, friends and associates were lazy drunks, wife beaters and brawlers who loved their squalor, comparing them (in his words) to typical Appalachian residents. He became semi-famous by writing a book based on lies and stereotypes.
He understands the Common People,Vance i pray that you are blessed
🙄
Here 2024!! Loved Hillbilly Ellegy! I think he’s a miracle given to the country for this time!! He understands the common people!!
Childhood trauma and not having support from both the parents is really sad😢. Moving foward for a better life without healing from his past could mean a great life still filled with alot of pain🙌.He deserves the best!😇.So humble and amazing.Blessed with a beautiful and loving family of his own❤🙌.Cancel the sins of the past generations with no power over your new life .God bless !⏰.. 🙏🙏🙌👏👏
JD Vance is a true American hero.
This video really touched me. JD Vance has had a painful childhood. Went to Yale Law School, wrote a best seller, married & has a beautiful son.
What an accomplishment!
He has secret service protection?
@@susansmith1925he does now.
God Has Blessed JD Vance 💫🙏✝️🙏💫⭐️
3 kids now…2 boys and a girl 😍
@@susansmith1925Of course he does now.
I agree. Dealing with childhood trauma is a life time job. What a great answer!
As an alcoholic from a non-communicative family this guy is STRONG. God bless him. I hope America is lucky enough to have him as our leader.
Dems see him as an enemy- just because he’s a Republican
This is our VP!!! He comes with some heart and soul and a back story that I can sit with!! Congrats Young Man!!
JD MANDELL according to Trump 😂
Why is he so unpopular and saying weird things
I will be purchasing this book. This is a humble,honest man. A rags to riches story but hes worked his way to the top,against all odds. No privilege here,its all motivation.
He's human garbage, a complete shape shifter who said Trump might be America's Hitler.
He has acknowledged himself that he was very lucky and received a lot of help along the way.
@@utubegirl00the difference is that he refused to be a victim of circumstance. That phrase “personal responsibility” is triggering for some people, but that’s all it takes. Refusing to quit and refusing to blame others for your choices in life.
Everyone gets “help” along the way. They’re called mentors and choosing wisely is where most fail.
Lol
You’re sadly deluded. There’s nothing either honest or humble about the vile creature that is Vance. He has no concern about who he tramples on during his ascendancy. He’s clumsy around everyday people, a deep bigot and intolerant of others. He’s little better than Trump.
This aged incredibly well
Didn't read the book did you
@@mailliw75 its on my list. Why? Did you?
LOL LOL LOL
@@hariseldon3786 ??
Mr. Vance, I have profound empathy for your childhood experiences. But, look where you are today 🤗
He made that happen with hard work and determination. Shows real character.
Thank you God for sister's and 🥳Great grandma's, ❤❤️❤️
I would vote for him. Hands down.
God help us
@@RadagastBrown420🇺🇸 needs Jesus right now
Perfect timing 🤗
@@RadagastBrown420 God is helping us 😅
Trump is coming back
Now you can, kind of
I support a man who was helped/raised by his grandmother due to a mother that had problems.
Grandmothers raise strong men.
7/15/24, J. D. Vance now VP Nominee! I really knew nothing of the young man until searching articles & watching videos. I'm older by decades, but I can relate to his younger life, raised poor, family disfunction, military, a feeling of being out of place and different in college/university. I'm so happy to see someone like this man earn the chance to be considered for such a high position of leadership in this nation. May God Bless him and the United States of America!
Bravo loved your comment
this movie made me cry so much.
So do i
I was balling 30 minutes in. It reminded of my and my family’s childhood.
Most of us can relate. Tears flowing hard.
I grew up around these people. My family was like this. But I found the movie to be so cringey. The acting was bad. It felt completely inauthentic
Me too.
I watched the movie. It was awesome!!! He certainly grew up in a very challenging situation and come out of it a brave and wise man.
Came here after the VP nomination. I'm glad I did.
Congratulations
You will be the best American VP.
God bless this man- he knows the real world!
I am just now watching this on July 15, 2024 after Trump announced JD Vance as his Vice Presidential running mate. I didn't know much about him before, but am very impressed!!
Just bought the book! And there is Megyn Kelly with J D Vance
Same. Perfect choice.
It's amazing how relatable he is... I've mirrored his childhood. I made all the wrong choices and gave up the opportunity to be that person! BUT I WILL VOTE TRUMP/JD 2024!
I learned today that Vance started a non-profit to "help victims of the opoid problem". Instead of helping addicts of prescribed meds, he hired Perdue chief as a spokesperson and spent all the money on his own political campaign; addicts not seeing one penny. WHY IS VANCE NOT IN GAOL?
I'm ecstatic and want the world to know who this kind hearted man is!
Who’s here after he was announced running mate 👀
Just you
Me 👍🇺🇲🙂
I am 77 and come from a childhood ofdispair and abuse. I am still healing and workingg out the the things I experienced. I too escaped and somtimes suffer from "survivors guilt." I will be better tomorrow.
Be a teenager parent was the biggest change in my life I was 16 and they put this little bundle of joy in my arms I didn’t tell my parents I was pregnant I knew I would do anything for him we worked built our own company and he such a amazing adult
And look at this man now. Wow.❤❤
From the hills of Appalachia I love this story there is hope for us all.
But without Yale Law, he's probably not even in politics. Before Yale, your past matters to you, but after Yale you're a Yale grad.
@@DonaldMcLemore-n6d you're a Yale grad with a lot of psychological baggage. it haunts you. it is a fulltime job not to allow it to destroy you as an adult
He was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio and graduated high school nowhere near Appalachia, and he’s not a hillbilly never was one
"On the ground and trying to help" (JD Vance)
You win. God bless you
I absolutely love this movie. I could not recognize Glenn Close who I love as an actress. The entire cast is phenomenal.
Totally Agree
That makeup was insane, she looked just like her!
Agreed she did excellent omg 😱
My fav character was mamaw you have a problem with that you can see the barrel of my gun epic
@@Crystalian432 she must've been such a sweet human in real life
Congratulations, Vice President J.D. Vance
This was 7 yrs ago. I now want to watch the movie . Glenn Close plays his memaw
What beautiful sister and grandma he has.
This man rises above the pain. Doesn't want others to feel that pain. The weak among us want to instill this pain on others with power. Seeking power is weak.
And look at him now!! ❤ Ohio loves JD
Who’s here after his VP nomination?
Google Project 2025
Me Hello 👋
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@@Mike-un5hywhy?
JD is a perfect example that your past experiences doesn't have to limit your future, but faith, trust and obedience can take you so much further! Every child in America needs to understand this. We don't have to let our past define our future!
OM land I have to read the book! I tried to watch the movie with my young grandchildren all under 12 yrs old I can’t do it. It’s that drowning scene. It’s a sad tribute in the live of JD Vance. He’s amazing & I wish him luck in his endeavor to become VP 2024 & President 2028🇺🇸
I have a feeling that this interview will go down in history.
That one made me cry.
Appalachia is a beautiful place with Incredible people.
Ignorance isn't stupid
yes it is.
Thank you! What I fear is more disparaging attitudes about Appalachia and “hillbillies”. To me, that term is like the N word.
JD is not a hillbilly and he never was one. He was born in Middletown, Ohio between Cincinnati and Dayton. That’s where he grew up and went to school and graduated high school in Ohio not Appalachia.
He was sooo blessed he had a grandma, to pick him up, and help, I wasnt
Congrats JD Vance!! 2024 LFG!!
What an amazing man!!!!
Not! He called DT Hitler! That's all we need to know! Corrupt!
Fellas,
Choose your partners in life carefully and think long and hard before having children. Be the best example to your kids, stick around and be present.
Exactly... you don't know people
"Can anthything good come out of Nazareth? " God often choses the lowest places and people of background for the confounding of the "wise"❤
I had a similar childhood as JD and I’ve been working through it for years. You can’t leave it behind but it does get better…
Compelling life story.. Will be reading the book
I can totally relate. I grew up in Middletown Ohio with a messed up family also. Like him, I got lucky. Now live buffalo NY. A retired rn and a grandmother of 4.
You weren’t lucky, ...you did it! Give yourself a lot of credit.👍🇺🇸
Me too, grew up in Middletown, Ohio from a broken family and my mother & stepfather were alcoholics and physically abusive. I now live in Southlake, Texas and a grandmother.
Had a horrendous childhood in Syracuse NY then in my thirties I got into UB Pharmacy School in 1996. I LOVED Buffalo. Lived in Kenmore. It was wonderful. Canada was 20 minutes away and pre 9/11 going back and forth was no problem.
Well, I hope you don’t claim to be a hillbilly from Middletown Ohio.
It take us our whole life to deal with childhood trauma. But I look at him and think he has definitely had done well. Praying that he continues to grow stronger. ❤
His book was a best seller for a reason. It is very well written; captured the demise of once vibrant American cities at the same time exploring the heartbreak of truly "broken homes." May God bless and Mary keep him.
As someone whose childhood was marred by alcoholism in my family. Many times I just wanted it to stop. I applaud that he has come through it, and turned it into success. You don’t forget it, you live with it.
His sincere giggle makes him so endearing. How could you not want this man to be a role model to the next generation?! ❤
His grandma made a big difference in his life, it really can go either way
I have been through a lot of what he has and my Grandmother played a HUGE role in why I didn't end up pregnant as a teenager and/or a drug addicted/alcoholic or dead.
@@krista8920 I’m so proud of you cos you listened to your amazing Grandma
The Book covers the Struggle of Poor Disenfranchised White people who are regularly neglected and ignored.
Watching this now a few days after he was nominated for VP running mate, by Trump. Seems like a great guy: Incredibly handsome, really(!), bright, hard working ,dedicated family man. i am not American so have no stake in this, but wish him the best of luck!!
Come here after the netflix movie. Mammaw saved him. Glenn Close did a awesome job portraying that old feisty Kentucky woman.
When we saw the film at the theatre...all the people in attendance clapped and cheered at the end...it was so full of hope that no matter what your childhood...if you can survive it...you can make it in the world!!
@J Walker it was playing in some theatres,, we saw it in Landmark theatres chain
I.e., in America!!
I watched this movie on Netflix when it came out. I absolutely LOVED it!!! It was so deep and meaningful! Glenn Close was unrecognizable- which is a big compliment! All the acting was PHENOMENAL! Such a great movie. JD- run for office!!!!
Run for office? He is a United States Senator and has been chosen as Trump's VP.
Who’s watching after he was announced as the next VP? 🇺🇸❤️💙
I’m happy someone who genuinely cares about the opioids crisis will be in government to help Americans struggling with this horrible situation.
And hopefully leave legit patients alone
What a beautiful young man 😢😊
I had to stop the video a second to say Mamaw is the absolute best!! She is the coolest grandma ever (other than mine of course). Lindsay is an absolute sweetheart aswell and I’m sorry they all had to go through this.
Wow! He's come a long way. This is a great story! Thx Megyn❤
Who’s here to see the future US President Vance?
@brookscowan90 if he runs for president, he's got my vote. I am a hillbilly too. And I wear that title like a badge of honor. We are proud people not afraid to speak our mind. I see better things in 2025
JD is a role model to all
He’s a great role model on how to abandon your morals for money and power.
Fast Forward 7 years and he is now the VP nominee for Trump.
Fast forward 4 more years and he will be President.
And now this underdog is the next Vice President of the United States 😊❤
JD coming from a similar background in Northeast Pennsylvania, today I’m 71, as far as dealing with everything. It’s a process think of it as the layers of an onion. Take one layer at time God bless you and keep one foot in front of the other.
He has beautiful eyes!
He seems to have great depth to his soul. I think his childhood made allowed him to see things differently.
This man is ready to Lead a country
This was seven years ago. Look how much Kamala has changed in less than four years to be ready to lead this country.
This story somewhat reminds me of how my grandfather once told my mom that his mother used to chase them around the house and try to hit them while she was in a rage and he’d hide under the bed with his little siblings. Later on in life, my mom said my grandpa would also get angry and into a rage but never try to hit them. He’d get searing angry and then after a while he completely over it. He told her that his mom doing that to him and his little sisters really impacted him. He also went to war at 18, and served in three wars for 26 years. He started to cry when he told her that because of how proud he was of the parent she is. He was a wonderful man and was always loved. He died at age 92 three years ago. He went through a rough childhood with being dirt poor and having a troubled mother, but grew up into a great man
I also saw the movie and thought it was amazing, but what troubles me is that someone that grew up 'dirt poor' has chosen to be a Republican which traditionally is someone that supports the rich and corporate interested rather than the poor and disenfranchised. Sorry, I don't buy the good guy act for one second. It makes a good story though.
@@jenniferlawrence9473 It’s a year later and I’m wondering if you still feel the same. The big money donors now give to the Democrats and the GOP is for the working man. Interesting how it’s completely flipped.
I love this guy!!
As a child of an alcoholic, what he went through was so admirable. You're right, you work through all the "stuff" from childhood and overcoming all that to become a success is even more of a celebration. I loved the book!
Vance was in great part able to overcome his past because he is highly intelligent and highly educated. There are many reasons people overcome their past but it helps to be so intelligent and good-looking and articulate. Some would give up because they are not of good IQ or looks or articulation and so many other things.
Though most people have no idea how they looks and other things about themselves. So they get ahead through ignorance.
I watched his story on Netflix, and thought to myself, this is an extraordinary man. He succeeded, overcoming abuse, and dysfunction in his family. I love the way he still shown that regardless of what we endure within our family at the end of the day they’re still our family. JD Vance story is inspirational. One can overcome surmountable odds, and triumph regardless of what they came from with determination.
Sweet JD!❤️
I, a 68 year old man, watched this with tears in my eyes.
I hope Mr Trump names him as his VP pick. I think he would make an awesome one and future president.
I'm 64 and JD is going to help save America ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻👍🏻
Well Vance HAS been chosen as Trump's VP. I am Rustbelt born and raised - GO J.D.! Help to be our voice!
Hey, how do you feel now?❤
Hopeful!
I can so relate to your story. Trauma teaches us lessons but the scars are still deep and painful. I am so proud of this man.