J.D Vance, Best-Selling Author Opens Up About His Painful Childhood And The Future Ahead | NBC News

[@gitsideways]

I'm so proud of this guy. I'm glad this was in my recommended feed today.

[@HSBsoulsurfer]

Same! I lived this pain too.

[@I321Oo]

Yes me too :) Love where JD & Megyn Kelly are at now! Patriots so rich with integrity.

[@CarsonG-hq3mq]

Same

[@MarcYanruw]

Be cool if he shaves when VP

[@johnknowlton3998]

Good man.🇺🇸

[@Claudia-es8jv]

I’m here because of Megyn recommending this as her favorite interview on her podcast - she’s not wrong, it’s an amazing interview.

[@seanatamisiea2297]

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.

[@ButterfliesZebras77]

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.

[@Claudia-es8jv]

@@ButterfliesZebras77 he’s very likable!

[@ButterfliesZebras77]

@@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!

[@wandarountree8459]

I as well! 🎉

[@MTknitter22]

He was blessed to have Mamaw and Lindsey - many abused kids didn’t have that. God bless the rescuers.

[@donnaparks1919]

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

[@carriefox1146]

God bless all those who rescue.

[@no-one3296]

And Usha

[@brandyjean7944]

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

[@-norsecode-]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@mikeszucs6194]

I’m watching this in October 2024. The more I know about this man, the more I like him! It takes a MAN to get to where he is, to come from where he was! He has a good wife/partner standing by him! Keep it real JD! You got this!❤

[@G_xx_]

He just mopped the floor with Walz 😅

[@karenallen5504]

Any Walz trying to mock him for going to Yale

[@themaestro3034]

@@G_xx_ walz mopped the floor with this hick.

[@minime7375]

Same here but I’m not American (although I follow your politics). The funny thing is that I read the book a while ago, watched the movie but I never connected the dots😁 I actually didn’t realize initially that the politician nominated for VP was actually the hillbilly elegy guy.😊

[@Pathogenic43]

Ya the algorithm be crazy lol, he looks way happier now, hes more fit and he has grown a lot

[@profjcpodcast]

Who's here in 2024? What a difference 7 years can make.

[@PeaceinJESUS24]

Me

[@amo8737]

ME!!!!!!!! Trump/Vance!!!

[@littleme3597]

@@amo8737 Yes.

[@johnathonkelly5117]

Soon to be Vice President.. What a story man

[@Bluejinspirations]

Lol.... exactly

[@heidi1354]

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.

[@eduardoflores2120]

God love you, no doubts !!! ❤ Thanks for sharing. Greeting from Perú 🇵🇪

[@gailindelicato3485]

So glad to hear this!❤

[@ylvajonsson6047]

❤

[@SoNewOrleans1]

She sure didn’t raise her son right

[@Shayne_T]

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!!

[@debrapearson4571]

Thank God for JD's Grandmother. What a very special woman.

[@annetteurbanik3520]

Most grandmothers are!

[@thunderdeed1]

Amen.

[@ZachFrost]

She must be so proud of him right now in Heaven. I think he's going to help this country in some really big ways.

[@highlystressed4126]

​@@ZachFrostwithout her this country could have been lost to Demonic-rats! Because i believe JD debate with Tampon Tim proved Trump is great at what he does for the uncertain or unsure people. I might be wrong but it doesnt even matter LETS GO 🇺🇸

[@sugarfoos2921]

I just imagine how proud his grandmother would be now

[@seanchaney3086]

Is now

[@herr_crustovsky]

Not very, considering they'll lose the elecsion

[@sugarfoos2921]

@@herr_crustovsky aren’t you just a ray of sunshine?🥰

[@sugarfoos2921]

@@seanchaney3086 Yeah, mb

[@shayaanmannan2342]

@@herr_crustovskyaren’t you the most joyous democrat ever

[@DeepuAsok]

Who's watching this after J.D Vance was chosen as the VP nominee?

[@archieweinburg]

I wouldn't be surprised if you were able to get the job as either Vp or president,!

[@suewolf9815]

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.

[@janetbyler3576]

Me. Im rereading my copy of hillbilly elegy

[@Tawadeb]

Yep

[@eduardtarniceriu102]

I do :)

[@kimberlypride4046]

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!

[@redhead8777]

What a beautiful story! God bless your mama!

[@barbaragrider9136]

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!

[@deitresssmith8109]

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.

[@cindystepp7793]

Beautiful story!

[@cindydavis1429]

@@redhead8777 🙏Amen🙏

[@PEGGYHART]

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.

[@PEGGYHART]

@@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??

[@fleebertreatise1063]

@@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.

[@bhazerelli7611]

@@fleebertreatise1063 what are the problems with him?

[@fleebertreatise1063]

@@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

[@kendyll8483]

Joseph Ramirez did you grow up with a drug addict mom? Trying to help them is not easy, and it isn’t the child’s responsibility. After years of going through that, you get tired of it. It is mentally draining. I don’t blame him at all for what he did. He got out of a bad environment, and made a better life for himself. Something that is very hard to do because drug addict parents manipulate you into feeling guilty for them, and leaving them is extremely difficult. It isn’t just a black and white situation

[@erinhupp2178]

This guy is as inspirational as it it gets folks. Wow. Clas act Patriot

[@themaestro3034]

Yeah believing Trump was Hitler and then abandoning that view to get on the ticket was real inspiring, right Trump fluffer? 😆🤡

[@bagels8862]

Except where instead of using his success to help others he instead uses it to make up stories about struggling immigrants causing them to be the targets of abuse.

[@usc199113]

​@@themaestro3034 kind of like kamala calling joe a racist and then sucking up to be vp?

[@TinnyDee]

​@@themaestro3034 He has explained his thought processes on how and why he changed his views. Intellectually honest and authentic people alter their understandings with updated information. Otherwise you remain unchanged ignorant and childish. As evidenced by your incredibly dum comment.

[@TinnyDee]

​@@bagels8862 ummm.....so are you calling the citizens of that city liars? Plenty of personal account videos, city council videos, recorded police recordings, etc....to clearly substantiate that the amount of immigrants there are causing issues there. There's a tie between some political person has financial ties to Haiti. They can't drive yet they are given drivers licenses and car accidents have increased dramatically. I mean...there's so much info out there that you seem so completely unaware of but you focus on buzzwords. What's wrong with you? Do u not know how to think?

[@DAVEJJR]

What an amazing man!!!!

[@lulup1029]

Not! He called DT Hitler! That's all we need to know! Corrupt!

[@cindyoconnell2471]

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.

[@johns7530]

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.

[@alexanderl9985]

@@johns7530 This didn't age well.

[@narda1072]

Lol he is so unpopular lol. Even gop saying he wasnt a good pick

[@ashleyrose4115]

This dude is so fake and gives me the ick. Vote blue!!

[@chingron]

@@johns7530You were negative on him because you still haven’t figured out that the media is pure propaganda. This exact same news outlet now says that he is “weird” and told you not to like him. Hmm… exactly like they have done with Trump…

[@CallMeDr.T.]

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.

[@kellteek9364]

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.

[@pinnacleproductions6275]

“Trump is Americas Hitler.” JD Vance. Another poor choice for VP!

[@genie-us518]

​@@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.

[@Sanity-AO]

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

[@bonnielogan6895]

​@@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!

[@workneverdunn309]

How can you not love this man??

[@benrider6353]

because deranged leftists hate people like this.

[@michelesharp4657]

My exact words! ❤️🇺🇸

[@trohlack5150]

Agreed! But, hey, he's "weird", right?

[@Fischjesicht]

Easy because I'm not a couch

[@luboshcamber1992]

@workneverdunn309 Just go and read comments under some left nonsense video and you will see how much hate people can have in their hearts even for a man like this... 😢

[@lucas4736]

Just watched this because Megan Kelly said it was one of the most impressive interviews she’s ever done.

[@debbiewilson9712]

Ha! Me too!!!

[@lisakatz7887]

@@debbiewilson9712Same. Happy I did. Impressive man. 🙌

[@reikasdad]

Me too!

[@michaelgalt388]

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.

[@juliagooliagiulia723]

Me, too!!! ?Awesome man-I wish him the best.

[@HarryPeterson-vd9kq]

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.

[@briteeyes2133]

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.

[@JohnDorian-j7x]

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?

[@genie-us518]

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 ❤

[@genie-us518]

​@@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 💯

[@gailgriffith6243]

@@JohnDorian-j7xit’s not that he “should” have but that he “could” have. We all have choices.

[@FionasNonna]

Perfect VP pick! He's lived through and overcome what so many people are going through today!

[@AnilKumar-xl2te]

He is very thankful to his sister. What a great person his sister is.

[@ithacacomments4811]

It takes a lifetime to overcome your childhood.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

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.🥀😢💔

[@Loriannlk]

Ithaca Comments Yes

[@sparklingdaisy3169]

I'm only 4 years removed from childhood. I'm working on trying to recover. It is rough especially with little to no support.

[@vegan4life302]

@@sparklingdaisy3169 read the book 'Autobiography of a Yogi'. It will change ur life!

[@waltdisney5687]

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.

[@Katherine-zk5zj]

What a beautiful young man 😢😊

[@maryarnez3730]

Here 2024!! Loved Hillbilly Ellegy! I think he’s a miracle given to the country for this time!! He understands the common people!!

[@ClintScottFischer]

I'm Canadian, and have quickly grown to respect this guy. I'd like to see him run for President in 2028.

[@tanyaschneeberger6816]

This is our VP!!! He comes with some heart and soul and a back story that I can sit with!! Congrats Young Man!!

[@CryptocurrencyInsider]

JD MANDELL according to Trump 😂

[@narda1072]

Why is he so unpopular and saying weird things

[@bluethunder270]

You called it right. Wallahu Snackbar. May DJT and JDV teach Chyyna a lesson for what they did to the world nearly 5 years ago. Retribution is long overdue.

[@TheNeighborhoodFinanceGuy]

Who's here after the VP announcement? This is a great recap on the candidate.

[@jpchannel-xq7zp]

Me… I am curious about this man, but I trust President Trump. I will also read his book.

[@rachelfaith9169]

I preferred Tim Scott, but we shall see (together).

[@janepearson5802]

Here from uk

[@lotharlamurtra7924]

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.

[@monicavidal850]

Me😂❤

[@Mary-od4gi]

A real politician....perhaps too honest and sincere for Washington. Keep up the good work

[@tyleronearth]

lol nonsense. He called trump Hitler and invested in China. Then when he decided to run for senate he grew a beard and changed everything.

[@Joe-d3t1t]

Next VP?

[@saritamullins8294]

This man is so honest that I don't think even Washington can corrupt him.

[@sheilawadsworth2404]

No, this is a real statesman, DEFINITELY different from a politician!

[@tparbs]

​@@saritamullins8294Agreed. That's one of the reasons Trump picked him.

[@debifambro1039]

Last night after the vp's debate I watched hillbilly elegy again. I cried and rejoiced in the fact that he's on his way to the White House. I thought of Abraham Lincoln also from hard chilhood.

[@sandysterling9583]

OMG 🙄

[@grizzbknives2542]

Megan Kelly suggested that we watch this video of JD Vance. Thumbs up for the interview 👍

[@chiendinh-je2xi]

@@pattijacksonrealtor1agree, Vance and Trump are not careered politicians

[@nxtchpforme9154]

Run for office 7 years ago.

[@nxtchpforme9154]

Is there a place of HAVING DEALT WITH IT???

[@Kexgoija]

I vote LUCY ETHEL 2024❤

[@doreenblissderry6243]

I love when he says he is constantly working through it, I feel the same at 68 with my rough childhood.

[@MikeRinkel-vd1vj]

😅😅😅8❤😅in

[@MikeRinkel-vd1vj]

U😅I y😅😅😅was 😅hat buy

[@lindor1695]

The family Pandora box

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Me too.

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

​@@MikeRinkel-vd1vjwhat's your problem?

[@theresamartin3629]

What a beautiful soul this man has. God bless him and his family always.

[@stellamiller6072]

This touched me. I’m from a dysfunctional home like his and it’s so nice seeing people successfully overcome such tragic childhoods.

[@adesign9688]

I admire this man so much for his determination to succeed, after his very hard childhood.

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

Look up what he did with his non-profit "Our Ohio Renewal."

[@chingron]

@@MariaMartinez-researcherI’ll bet you haven’t even looked it up. What you did was buy into more media propaganda…

[@mitziwhitt254]

He understands the Common People,Vance i pray that you are blessed

[@chazwyman]

🙄

[@danutat9915]

He was blessed to have his Mawmaw, lindsay and the professor supporting him.

[@nardasanchez3369]

God bless this man and his family.

[@JeordieFellner]

What a success story.

[@jeanlanz2344]

So glad you are alive, JD! My youngest son and I read your book and cheer you on. You and your family are in my prayers every day. I'm glad you're our US Senator! God bless you always.

[@alfreda2711]

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 🇺🇸

[@YllaStar95970]

He did.

[@jossieco]

Wow you guessed 😮

[@glee_again2594]

Done! 🎉

[@ClappOnUpp]

Dingding

[@ToddSchul]

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)

[@dgator3599]

I read this book way back when and I had no idea that he was the man people were saying could be the vice-presidential choice of Trump. I was impressed reading the book, now I am just blown away. What a great guy.

[@chumchum4393]

True that

[@stefkadank-derpjr1453]

Same

[@cr5842]

Absolutely!

[@amirmoghadam1009]

What a nice genuine articulate kind man ❤️

[@svenskanorsk]

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.

[@patjansen7867]

God bless you!

[@beckykohnke5747]

Amen!

[@CD_OO1]

Prayng for your healing and forgiveness in Jesus name

[@aprildawn82]

​@@1w598 Me too. ❤️

[@hhdgdhum]

Narcissistic parents are that way. I live with one.

[@patrickhegarty1208]

Should he run for office? JD is the ULTIMATE American Success Story. After all the trials and tribulations he gets through it all and now on the cusp of being Vice President of the United States!! We need more guys like JD Vance in this country. Congrats Mr. Vance! God Bless you and your family and may the lord bring you nothing but success! #TrumpVance2024

[@DeniseBrain-z2i]

Amen! You go JD you are an American hero!❤

[@Donnie-hf5du]

Kamala Harris has quite a story to. Sure jd is not as polished as Kamala

[@chazwyman]

He is bought and paid for by billionare Thiel. He's been given several jobs and does not work them. 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?

[@gailindelicato3485]

Love JD! The movie was hard to watch. Thank you for being so honest.

[@Donnie-hf5du]

We pity him if we watch the movie or read the book. But politically we must move into a different area besides pity. He along with Trump makes the t dangerous. Becareful we are voting for our children and grandchildrens Future.

[@jlrob85]

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.

[@genie-us518]

Exactly... you don't know people

[@lesasmith4692]

Thanks for this comment!

[@barbarawalker4292]

Well, his mother and father did NOT choose partners in life carefully and look at their son!!!!!

[@Horseluvver]

Well, me too Mr. Vance. You handle it better than i did. My grandmother was my safe harbor, too. Bless you, Sir.

[@margipinto7925]

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.

[@FYI003]

That is 100% true.

[@abba0301]

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

[@shelley31leader]

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!

[@winterhomestead]

Agree

[@lacieheart3915]

that is exactly what he said...

[@lindarhoades698]

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!

[@susansmith1925]

He has secret service protection?

[@joinjen3854]

​@@susansmith1925he does now.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

God Has Blessed JD Vance 💫🙏✝️🙏💫⭐️

[@redvelvetgirl]

3 kids now…2 boys and a girl 😍

[@kevtn8]

​@@susansmith1925Of course he does now.

[@Olmec24]

I support a man who was helped/raised by his grandmother due to a mother that had problems. Grandmothers raise strong men.

[@baxterandcotton]

Man he grew up 10 minutes from where my mom lived till she died suddenly at 54. Both my parents are from Middletown, my mom's side from Breathitt just like JD. Brought tears to my eyes. Hard to believe a kid with a background like mine, both of us sitting in police cars while our addict moms got hauled away, might be VP is just mind blowing. Whatever your politics we have to admit and appreciate that our country gives kids like him, and me, a way up in life if we really, really want it and work hard. For me it was a fantastic college prep public school in Cincinnati that introduced me to the more articulate stable side of life. I live abroad now and miss Ohio every day, my kitchen walls are plastered with family photos from Middletown and KY so my half Swedish half American kids know their hillbilly legacy, good and bad.

[@jeffhampton2767]

JD Vance is a hero and he is going to help save America ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻✌🏻

[@jiffyyoyo6253]

I pray and hope Trump will win and with JD Vance will make serious changes that will serve the American people and stop wasting any more money on proxy wars.

[@sherrills.2332]

Wife a HINDU😮😮😮

[@demand1575]

​@@sherrills.2332 She seems like a lovely person. She no doubt has a great respect for Christians, family & this country or she wouldn't have married who she did. It will be ok.

[@wsidechris]

@@demand1575Way to speak for Usha, you must know her.

[@pameladerouen]

@@sherrills.2332 You have a problem with this?

[@LittleWayForward]

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!!

[@I_AM_DARTH_VADER-f2v]

Just bought the book! And there is Megyn Kelly with J D Vance

[@jackiec.8132]

Same. Perfect choice.

[@mrsh9193]

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!

[@chazwyman]

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?

[@claudiavaldes2578]

I'm ecstatic and want the world to know who this kind hearted man is!

[@leslovesliberty1776]

JD will be a fantastic VP, he gets us!! 💯👍🇺🇲

[@chiendinh-je2xi]

Second

[@chrisbomboy3206]

My dream ticket for 2028 would be Vance /Massey.

[@noemibarrios4056]

yes I agree

[@CindyLT1972]

​@chrisbomboy3206 Dreams DO come true!!

[@jrbs]

Yep 😉

[@prabhatkiranchaulagain1095]

Dang Man Wow! He should get some world class award for being such a optimist, and such healed person despite all the traumas and childhood suffering!

[@CarlosBraz-ve3ki]

President (2028-2036)

[@berthaaustin6993]

I absolutely love this movie. I could not recognize Glenn Close who I love as an actress. The entire cast is phenomenal.

[@rolson1695]

Totally Agree

[@joshstigen8750]

That makeup was insane, she looked just like her!

[@Crystalian432]

Agreed she did excellent omg 😱

[@Crystalian432]

My fav character was mamaw you have a problem with that you can see the barrel of my gun epic

[@hello.1847]

@@Crystalian432 she must've been such a sweet human in real life

[@bonniejohnston7305]

Mr. Vance, I have profound empathy for your childhood experiences. But, look where you are today 🤗

[@ubroberts5541]

He made that happen with hard work and determination. Shows real character.

[@debrachowning6470]

@@bonniejohnston7305 and don’t forget where you came from. We, the people who want a better life for our children are still working hard to achieve that dream! Stay humble!!!!

[@kathysheppeard2178]

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.

[@Tawadeb]

Great job 👏👏👏

[@User1946d6]

Congratulations.❤

[@AmaliaChamberlain]

Amen to those who help others !

[@peacefulpath222]

I’ve seen the film but didn’t realise this was about JD Vance’s life. Wow. I had a very special relationship with my Grandma too. I miss her so much ❤

[@shortcut73]

I agree. Dealing with childhood trauma is a life time job. What a great answer!

[@john2willis70]

I'm with Lyndsey. I too was the one in my family that felt the responsibility of taking care of my siblings. I had 2 older sisters and a younger brother. They were learning disabled and I wasn't. Mom always told me I was the man of the family and I had to take care of them. I took this responsibility seriously but even now at 54 I grieve at my failure to protect them. We were removed from our parents care and placed in Foster Care where we continued to be abused. We were then moved to a Christian Group home, Gateway Woods in Leo Indiana. We thrived there but when they left I was lost. Had no one to care for and I didn't know who I was and what my place was. God has been good to me though and I praise him every day for making me the man I am today. God bless Trump, God bless Vance and God bless the U.S.A.

[@joymcreynolds-jx7ks]

God bless you too! 🙏🏻♥️✝️🙏🏻

[@tignaharrison]

@@joymcreynolds-jx7ksamen

[@bonnieabrs1003]

Forgive the child in you that thinks you’ve failed. Many children are given the job of being an adult way too soon. It sticks to you, be the leader, the boss, don’t dare make a mistake, make good choices. Parent tapes. That’s what it’s called in some psych classes. It’s the replay of things you heard or were subjected too by your parents. We all have them. When I get sick of hearing their words in their voice in my head, I tell them to stop. Then I proceed in my own direction. If I made a mistake, I live with it. If it turned out well, I live with that, too. Keep giving your inner self pats on the back. You deserve it!😊

[@Tupelo-sl8bp]

AMEN💙🙏

[@Bambisgf77]

God bless you sir, thank you for sharing your experience with us. I pray your family is doing better now.

[@BreckH]

He sounds like the kind of VP the US needs! Trump/Vance 2024!!🇺🇸

[@cyndimorgan9792]

Wish granted!

[@patriotgrammy8632]

Agree 100%. These two will not be pushed around. By other countries or the bullies in office. Trump/Vance 2024!!🇺🇸

[@cherylynjoyce8956]

Vance is a true American success story

[@shirleypoplo-ej7lz]

I must say THANK GOD FOR GRANDMOTHERS!!

[@beverlyreiner-baillargeon6205]

JDVance is AWESOME 🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

[@BigChillingGoingDown]

The idea of this guy in a leadership position fills me with the strangest of almost-forgotten feeling; hope.

[@patriotgrammy8632]

Amen 🙏

[@jen0718]

He’s had a glow up! But he’s always been thoughtful and well-spoken.

[@giliwsapiandante8454]

Congratulations, Vice President J.D. Vance

[@susanelmer1550]

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.

[@MrBUBBAKY]

You weren’t lucky, ...you did it! Give yourself a lot of credit.👍🇺🇸

[@rebeccawatson9410]

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.

[@Grungefan2018]

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.

[@dr.know-it-all5148]

Well, I hope you don’t claim to be a hillbilly from Middletown Ohio.

[@vickimore5954]

Come here after the netflix movie. Mammaw saved him. Glenn Close did a awesome job portraying that old feisty Kentucky woman.

[@ziggymoon]

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!

[@waterlily6543]

Bravo loved your comment

[@majorpuggington]

Honesty is refreshing. Praying for Vance and for Donald.

[@chupacabra8331]

They're going to need a lot of prayers if they actually expect to win.

[@voltron415]

Vance is good. Trump is not. GOP needs to dump Trump.

[@jenigonzalez1349]

this movie made me cry so much.

[@Daisy-ym1ql]

So do i

[@foxbodyblues6709]

I was balling 30 minutes in. It reminded of my and my family’s childhood.

[@Kinahoi74]

Most of us can relate. Tears flowing hard.

[@minim6981]

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

[@ESPONET]

Me too.

[@ed1019-h8o]

Yes JD is embracing the lifelong journey of growth, healing childhood trauma, joy, new experiences, self actualization...

[@mitziwhitt254]

This is what we need , someone that understands the addiction and life of us common people

[@JenniferRunge-kh6wq]

We are all equal in the eyes of our Creator! You are no less important than anyone else! Take heart and be courageous every day of your life.

[@jacksonwestfall3141]

to his credit, JD Vance does not identify as a victim. That is 97% of the battle.

[@shortcut73]

@@jacksonwestfall3141 excellent reply. It is so true! Feeling sorry for yourself just makes you mentally ill.

[@juliejones974]

There is an entire ideology based on victimhood its called The Democrat Party.

[@jdas3288]

So sick of the dems telling me I’m a victim because I’m Hispanic. You make your own way!

[@shortcut73]

@@jdas3288 Hispanics understand this better than most cultures. 🤗

[@Makiv-hj5xh]

You clearly have not read his book.

[@MoonlightSonata214]

And now he is going to be our VP!!!!

[@LourdesS]

What a wonderful human he is

[@chingron]

This same news outlet now says he is “weird”

[@AZ1306AZ]

Yeah, couldn't agree more. When I watch him speaking, he just comes across as a very sincere and authentic person. Rare to see that in politics.

[@vienhoang]

Came here after the VP nomination. I'm glad I did.

[@floridagirl8563]

Our next VP. What a life he’s lived. He can definitely identify with people.

[@arresthillary9502]

everyone has their issues. MOST just live a delusional existence pretending they dont. they live a lie

[@eclipse07ful]

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

[@knowmusicman157]

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..

[@eclipse07ful]

Your point

[@knowmusicman157]

@@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.

[@eclipse07ful]

@knowmusicman157 you wrong and rude. Next

[@ReverZe83]

​@knowmusicman157 Hillbilly just means you're from the country, stop being so bloody pedantic. Should every artist who claims to play hillbilly music and isn't from appalachia come apologise to you oh exalted one?

[@ForumVanity]

Love this guy. Thanks for kickin Walz butt.

[@theshepherdsinn]

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!

[@nancycastro6210]

Breaks my heart how many children live thru this.

[@DonaldMcLemore-n6d]

I did. One of the few (only one I know) who got out. Doesn't seem unusual to me though, the entire experience. Not his region but that's not the only opiate inflicted region in the US where there's simply a born understanding of your place in society and you don't dwell on it much. Not dwelling is part of the problem.

[@debrachowning6470]

I lived through an alcoholic era where my dad was always drinking and had other addictions as well, stems from his childhood as he was abused as a child from having to work as hard as a grown man in the fields and no way out, making moonshine to sell to have food to eat, very poverty stricken, non-ending , he died working hard and still in his alcoholism cycles. I miss my dad, he tried so hard but couldn’t seem to escape. We need to do better for our children and grandchildren.😢

[@WendyCarstens]

I AGREE IN SO MANY VARIETIES OF WAYS , AND HORRIFYING AND I'VE SEEN IT TOO UP FRONT IN FRONT OF MY OWN PERSONAL LIFE AND EYES 👀

[@lisalanthai300]

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 🇺🇸

[@grape196]

👏❤️

[@gerryavalos7734]

Ny single mom ruined my life. Dont to that to ur boys they need a male figure. Be catuous

[@Angela-tt6ih]

I absolutely love this guy!! The way he is so incredibly genuine and has such an important and admirable authenticity that is so rare for people in the spotlight!!! He is so got my vote on anything he decides to do!!

[@Ginger-153]

A good man, he didnt forget where he came from! He went back home to help! He's engaged in ways to lift the suffering of humanity, in hopeless and desperate conditions. He's heroic! It is no coincidence he was shown in a superman costume, may his every effort be blessed by GOD ALMIGHTY!

[@amexicanladyonthesoutherncross]

Congratulations You will be the best American VP.

[@mEE1434eva]

I think that's just the beginning. His view of problems and ideas of solutions are very personal. I think it will be a great benefit if he ever runs for the big seat.

[@PerAllwin1963]

Who’s here after his VP nomination?

[@Mike-un5hy]

Google Project 2025

[@theresamckenna3176]

Me Hello 👋

[@akm3014]

Me!

[@mary34610]

Me!

[@sherylparsons2104]

@@Mike-un5hywhy?

[@johnmoroney5258]

Who’s here after he mopped the floor with Walz?

[@Sheilas4AlexJones]

Who’s here after he was announced running mate 👀

[@daheikkinen]

Just you

[@caligirl405101]

Me 👍🇺🇲🙂

[@Conservative7887]

@@daheikkinenthat didn’t age well lol! Clearly she isn’t the only one 😂

[@robinbutler4515]

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.

[@Bsra8691]

I never knew who this guy was, and in a couple days of elapsed time from first hearing his name, I have found so much love, admiration, and respect for him, and his beautiful, impressive wife!!! God bless them both, and their families!!

[@leemacgregor1]

Just watched this after he has become vice president, I'm in the UK no idea who he was but wow what a person to have as vice president, a real person. Keep it real dude

[@whocarescrapsa]

Me too! I am more convinced now than ever that Trump's team is unstoppable!

[@Carno_Yujia]

Same here.

[@MsBuckey]

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.

[@Xtjiggzs]

Dems see him as an enemy- just because he’s a Republican

[@melodyjennings7782]

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.

[@leslovesliberty1776]

Congratulations JD, you're going to be an AMAZING VP!!! Such a truly good & decent man. We love you JD!!! 💯💪🙏🇺🇲

[@Lori-sn6ws]

And now look where he is. I am in the middle of his book and I have been very moved by it. God bless you JD

[@starry589]

He seems so sweet, humble and tough at the same time!

[@joesmith-em2cd]

“TOUGH” 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@tamelabeckman3559]

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!!

[@tamelabeckman3559]

@J Walker it was playing in some theatres,, we saw it in Landmark theatres chain

[@Justice55339h]

I.e., in America!!

[@Freebirddee]

I’ve ordered his book. Coming from a dysfunctional childhood never ever leaves you but possibly makes you stronger than a lot of other people.

[@Cranberry99]

This is why this Generation voted for him so many grew up this way

[@shannonm.4087]

God bless this man- he knows the real world!