Who Is Trump VP Pick J.D. Vance? Megyn Kelly Takes a Look at His Powerful Life Story

Megyn Kelly takes a look at the remarkable life story of Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, Sen. J.D. Vance, including his difficult childhood growing up in Appalachia, his special relationship with his grandparents and sister, his military service, how he met his wife, why he got into politics, and more.
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[@MegynKelly]

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[@otmargreb6110]

Megyn, they won't let me "Like" your videos. Shameful! Love your news and coverage!

[@colleenjewell-ie2ou]

no thanks- I get enough hate talk from trump on the news..

[@Ludwig55555]

Trump close to tears because of incredible support

[@ThreePuttBogeys88]

I’ve never seen him like he was yesterday. It was really touching

[@kathypiccone]

​@@ThreePuttBogeys88He did look very touched and humble

[@girishdubey724]

Three strong women in his life.... Grandmother, Sister and wife ....one drug addict mother and coward father......and Man made it upto here ...future VP ...great story of strong will power and dedication

[@lindaostrom570]

and the good people who entered his life at different points. never think that the kindnesses you bestow however small do not have an effect that you will never see, and that small kindnesses accumulate and influence ones direction and ability to thrive.

[@Troller_007]

Summary of Hillbilly Elgin ( movie & novel) by JD Vance Christianity destroyed WHITE families. Church is evil. Hinduism resurrected, reformed, recreated Happy WHITE families.

[@makosmith5834]

Love this guy. Congratulations. 🎉

[@patsywhitten4739]

One very lucky soil. Sime never rescued by anyone.

[@josephlamb5493]

I don’t know what happened to the old Megyn Kelly and I don’t care because the new Megyn Kelly is much better

[@lenellmarshall6595]

👍

[@greenblood5640]

Honestly, she's amazing. Not even comparable to the old Megyn

[@johito888]

Before she was following order from network televisions, and now she is free to speak as she wants and of course with total honestly!

[@martapacsura875]

Megyn Kelly is beautiful,smart lady. Just one thing,she looks better with shorter hair 😊

[@xbman1]

Blessing in disguise. …because the negative perspective Megyn has on Trump before and the new Megyn, pro Trump. She has help change many people’s minds about Trump. “I will walk across broken glasses to vote for Trump…” Megyn Kelly.

[@MsTenacious24]

I love that he comes from such humble roots rather than being a child of privilege. He’s just so REAL and humble. Trump definitely made the right choice.

[@GOPMichael1]

He married an Indian and gave his kids Indian names. Surely he cares about our cultural identity in this country. Eye roll.

[@MsTenacious24]

@@GOPMichael1 What a racist thing to say. You clearly don’t have a clue what you’re talking about.

[@TommyChmelko]

FJDV Other candidates with the same heart wrenching backstory JD Vance picks up zero no new voters Mike Pence 2.0 Trump 2024 Byron Donald’s 2028

[@AllIDoIsNguyenTX]

​@GOPMichael1 He named one of his kids, Vivek, after his good friend Vivek Ramaswamy. What is wrong with you? 🙄🙄🙄

[@Merknilash]

@@GOPMichael1who cares

[@david_fl507]

i was in tears watching this episode. sad, but inspirational. the USA is on the right path.

[@christianbritton1362]

Me too!

[@johnbuiatti366]

This has been one of the most inspirational weeks in a very long time. On the edge of tears with all these little pearls being exposed. I see change, pray for revival and finally have some hope for our country 's future

[@elizabethlacky6068]

Me too!

[@BigShooter95134]

please…don’t join a cult. You cannot possibly fall for people this easily. I’m praying for you.

[@david_fl507]

@@johnbuiatti366 yes john, i am up here in canada. trudeau has decimated our country, economically and socially. much like biden's regime. since saturday, which i was watching live, i too have been in and out of tears, witnessing change, a flicker of hope and promise. i prayed for DJT immediately after watching it live, and i still get goosebumps, and sometimes more tears, when he rose from the floor of the stage, blood streaming down his cheek, with raised fist in the air, screaming FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT. i got goosebumps here, just typing this out to you john. and the picture of all pictures, probably the most iconic photo of my lifetime, at 60, with trump, fist raised, with the US flag flying above and behind him. peace, my friend. you see what we all see.

[@silvereaglehere]

Nobody could have told JD's story better than you Megyn. Well done. Semper Fi JD.

[@ula6222]

Semper Fi to you. But JD DOES NOT DESERVE YOUR RESPECT. READ HIS MEMOIR.

[@bhawnaKK]

I am an Indian and so incredibly invested in American political scene. Was not a Trump supporter till Biden took over. So big shout out to him! It took a Biden for so many to realise that Americans need Trump. Here is to Trump and his VP Vance!

[@david7384]

go back to India, we are full.

[@ritamead6318]

Exactly right..

[@KamillGran-ch5sb]

Frankly, the presence of so many Indians in our politics is somewhat troubling. The rise of Indian fascism and their support for Israeli genocide is based on hatred of Muslims. This can only lead to more wars in the Middle East, and more third world conditions in America.

[@bhawnaKK]

@@KamillGran-ch5sb I would highly recommend you to go to google and start searching about what is said about making assumptions. Muslim hate - Israel genocide supporter - all that because I said I support Trump now after witnessing the viable decline of America. I am a victim of genocide but never mind - go on!

[@thechocolatemonster3392]

@@KamillGran-ch5sbloads of Indians live in the Middle East, the ties between India and the Middle East are not shallow so I wouldn’t worry about India provoking wars in the Middle East

[@patriciaanglin9543]

I’m am so happy we saw the good in him and we voted for him , we live about 20 miles from Middletown, Ohio. Go JD Vance and of course President Trump. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Rich_Daniel78]

Respect to J.D. Vance and wish him and his entire family all the best. 👍💪👊

[@vickileach1323]

JD has endured a terrible childhood. Such resolve and resilience; God bless him.

[@ula6222]

Not so terrible ..read his memoir. He's a selfish prick.

[@barbarajackson5959]

And he doesn't claim to be a victim.

[@Jaisee14]

@@barbarajackson5959 You're right. After all J.D. has been through, he appoint himself a *Victim* but instead pulled himself up by his bootstraps and rose to the top. Unlike Michelle Obama who has appointed herself a victim and became suspicious of *Wealthy* folks when she grew up in an upper middle class neighborhood, never wanted for anything and went to the best schools and now has a net worth of over $300 million. She sickens me but J.D. Vance inspires me. God Bless him.

[@barbarajoseph5897]

A copy of this book belong’s in every library to encourage all who read it. I have a copy and I will give it to my local library. It took a rare courage to write this book.

[@Oudeis000]

I love that Vance and Vivek were in law school together and now are comrades. They are both brilliant, hard working men, and they have the ability to make real improvements for all Americans. It would be amazing if Vance takes up the mantle of Trump and then passes it to Vivek. Their leadership through 2044 could usher in an era of healing, prosperity, and peace.

[@TonyTundra5.7]

That's exactly what I was thinking once Trump leaves 8 years of JD and of course JD would pick the vekek as his VP and 8 more of Vevek👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Jaisee14]

Well said!

[@DirtyLaundryTrueCrime]

Last night I saw Hillbilly Elegy for the first time (Netflix). It was hard to watch because his childhood was a lot like mine. I started to think that maybe his childhood is common to a LOT of us. May God bless him and help him to do a good job. That kid has gone through a lot. 🥰

[@nathtimcina]

I am thinking of showing it to my kids. I think, it has so much that today's kids could learn from, specially the city kids.

[@ritamead6318]

​@@nathtimcinadefinitely..

[@ula6222]

Read his actual memoir.. He's a narcissist, selfish, ego driven arse.

[@HeyWatchMeGo]

I bet Ron Howard is so sorry he made that movie now, lol. Sounds like a pretty good advertisement for the Republican Vice Pres. candidate! Presuming Howard is on the Left... he's Hollywood elite, so I'm guessing he is a Dem.

[@DirtyLaundryTrueCrime]

@@nathtimcina I made my 28 year old watch The Devil's Arithmetic and I explained it and I got no reaction BUT... About 2 weeks later she emailed me and asked me for the link to the movie. 🥰 She got it. Thank merciful God Almighty she got it. ♥️

[@doclawyer]

Please stop saying "NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER." Just say "BEST SELLER." WHO cares about the NYT.

[@Lisa-vr9go]

Thank you! I will never refer to nytbs 😂 how appropriate

[@kittyind]

@@Lisa-vr9go NYT is much more detrimental for the books/publications.

[@chrismartino3519]

Because it wasn't just a best seller is why dummy.

[@JK-zo1pd]

Trump / Vance 2024 🇺🇸

[@jimmysexton4201]

No man is more deserving! I find myself finding my patriotism all over again as it has been lost to me since my late teams!! America needs so many more patriotic conservatives in our leadership!!! God please continue to bless America!!

[@jeffjriddell]

I'm a proud American to see him as VP. What an improvement.

[@pimpompoom93726]

You measure a leader by the people he picks for his team, Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris-Donald Trump picked JD Vance. If that doesn't display the difference between the two leaders, what does?

[@CP-bf6wx]

They are both Incredible with VP, because they already scale for me, in private. With them, I'm sure of no aging mistakes. 💛

[@Elephant2024-wi2li]

Quite a life story. One cannot help but be impressed by the resilience of JD Vance.

[@LaurieClausen]

Thank you Megyn for the absolutely beautiful and thoughtful look at JD Vance. i teared up with you. To me, an absolutely incredible man with and incredible childhood and will provide inspiration to so many.

[@MissM62]

I didn’t know his backstory, wow! I’m cheering and so proud that the American spirit and dream lives in this ticket! I feel real encouragement and hopeful for the first time in a very long time! Make America United Again! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ula6222]

Until you read his memoir, you still don't know his "story". JD is a narcissistic pig , only for himself..looks at all the angles every second. Don't say I didn't want you.

[@BrendaRobinette-zx5ix]

What a wonderful man He’s my Hero I really respect him Donald Trump Really picked a winner

[@DAVEJJR]

Brenda, you captured my exact thoughts so beautifully! Thank you….

[@PatDickerson-y4s]

I love the fact that Vance is a Veteran.

[@dougg1075]

Same here. My mom when I was around 10 started going out and staying gone for three days . Each night like a dog hoping she was driving up. My sister who left home at 16, found out and snatched me up , threw me in a red 1969 Camaro and took me to her house, I was twelve by then. I remember the cops coming over and asking me who I wanted to be with, I said my sister and they left. Never saw my mom again. My sister was twenty one and working in fast food. I owe a lot of good people ( I would live with friends when my sister couldn’t afford me, normally during school year. They bought all my clothes and all my football stuff. Amazing. I graduated and now have my own business. Thanks to everyone. Rural Alabama.

[@lylan5103]

@dougg1075 reading all these sad story made me cry brought back the past for me and my son . My ex my son’s father abused us so bad constantly pick fight. He was driving on the freeway and with my children in the back seat he threatened to drive down in the ditch and kill all of us. We finally got away and the sob died last august with cancer and my son didn’t go to the funeral

[@ritamead6318]

God bless you and your sister..

[@umbrellaharrycryptoknight9341]

You are a legend man You survived and conquered Be proud be strong Well done

[@kathypainter2211]

I'm from Alabama

[@robertson-winningallthetim7241]

What kind of business do you operate?

[@marksample6230]

After growing up in less than ideal conditions. This makes him very relatable. I went on to be a successful tradesman. Now blind and retired I hope the best for all of us.

[@margotbw4660]

Thank you Megyn .. I am really relying on you these days ❤❤❤

[@elliotg.5383]

Stories like this make you proud to be an American and what it means when one talks about the American Dream. Its great to have a smart , tough, well spoken, proud citizen to represent us. GO JD!

[@_1Brick1_]

Blacks for Trump 2024!! 🇺🇸💪🏾

[@jamesHadden-l6l]

Have seen online pics of WHITES wearing BLACKS FOR TRUMP

[@knightrider693]

Trump loves black ppl and they know it. Ppl say he's racist he's legitimately paid off mortgages of his black staff and even paid the mortgage for a tow truck driver once. The left wants u to think him and his supporters are racist but it's just not true. Republicans freed the slaves ffs. The left is delusional and they're sheep for whatever agenda the media feeds them. People should try to think for themselves. Sad

[@normanklature6014]

Whites for Trump, too

[@steamer66]

Veterans for Trump!

[@bhawnaKK]

@@_1Brick1_ Indians sitting in India with no voting rights for Trump too! 😀

[@snafus6730]

I read his book and was overwhelmed, saddened, and inspired by his life. He’s a tough and gentle, thoughtful guy and an American success story icon. President Trump made the best choice to help lead us out of the mess we are in.

[@Evan.280]

Vance is a great choice for VP. I’m glad Trump went with him

[@Brightpath87]

Everyday in the life of a First Nations Native American person. I applaud this guy rising above if all.

[@stevenemits6928]

I would like to wish the best to now VP nominee JD Vance. I’ve been watching different interviews about him and he has my upmost respect as a human being.

[@WithCharity]

I can't lie I had a tear in my eye too... Thanks Megyn

[@cassie4611]

Let us pray for HIS safety too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@frankstipes4114]

PUERTORICO FOR TRUMP!!!!

[@peggyswander3744]

Thank you for this interview. It gives a clearer understanding of what President Trump saw in Senator Vance. People are asking why him. I think it's because President Trump not only likes Senator Vance, but he can see in him a person who CAN take over in the big job if the unthinkable happens. As we know 1/4 of an inch and the worst would be reality.

[@lindaostrom570]

trump admires those who try and succeed. thats jd in several realms.

[@almonus4978]

Thanks for adding your success story !

[@UlligaddaTheOnion]

I am an Indian immigrant became US Citizen in 2020 and voted for Biden. In 2024 I am going to vote for Trump and JD

[@Nonyabiz370]

Couldn’t be happier with Trump’s decision. JD was extremely fortunate to have had at least two positive figures throughout his childhood, his grandmother and his sister. And in later years, his professor. Having even one person to turn to for support can make all the difference in a person’s ability to transcend a very difficult childhood.

[@carolynwelsch]

And then his lovely, supportive wife ❤

[@paulawilson5926]

Sometimes, it only takes one!💛

[@corrystucki3874]

What a miracle! Thanks be to God for his redeemed life

[@thebutterfly6975]

He’s story is amazing and I pray he never forgets where he came from and remains humbled and honored to have come to this point in his life. His grandmother was amazing.

[@georgeclarke2258]

What an inspirational person. I come from a loving family and he makes me ashamed that I didn’t achieve more

[@TheNutmegStitcher]

I was very impressed with his book. I had no idea he was going to end up where he is, but I remember thinking America needs more men like him. Wow!!

[@fallon7616]

Trump/ Vance 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💯

[@aljoyce8401]

Wow meghan kelly...so touching thank you

[@lover_lee2]

Glad to be able to listen to this about JD Vance..

[@buckeyetraveler]

I teared up thinking about Mamaw up in heaven waving her arms around and cheering JD on.

[@donscott2681]

Wow, that was one of your best shows ever. Leaving Fox was one of the best moves you ever made. You are blowing up!!!

[@billyabroad8057]

Damn, Someone cutting onions...... This humble man is my VP!

[@Nanatruth4eva]

Feeling hopeful for the first time in a long time ❤

[@jilldwilliams9208]

Thanks, Megyn. You TOO are amazing!

[@deefry7470]

He may only be a young 39, but he has lived a lifetime and is wise through the hard times he has endured. Seems like a REALLY great guy. He has my support! ❤

[@tonyv416]

Love the fact he’s not a carrier politician...

[@ula6222]

HAHAHAHAHA...SOON BABY SOON

[@georgeleinberger8670]

Before the RNC, I had no idea who JD Vance was. After a bit of research, I couldn’t be more pleased with President Trump’s pick for VP. Thank you for posting this great piece on a true American success story!

[@jeanrussell8896]

I am so proud for JD Vance! ❤ hope to see you and your beautiful family in the near future standing along side of President Trump and his beautiful family! God bless you all.

[@savage1469]

JD is gonna be a solid VP

[@Jessica_Roth]

Plus, think how much they'll save on printing costs, since they can just pull out the old Trump/Pence signs and put a "VA" over the "PE"! Every dollar counts, yo!

[@elizaleroux9173]

Wow Girl, you opened his history, In such a amazing way! Thank you for sharing this information. It was necessary.

[@shawnsdrumcave]

JD is the future of the party! Great pick!

[@wk9798]

Megyn Kelly should be Trumps press secretary

[@faithm6065]

My heart is full. 💙🇺🇸

[@annemarieblixen9364]

What a story. Thank you for telling us Megyn. The best of luck to Vance as Vice President.

[@michaelgalt388]

Both Trump and Vance have very compelling stories. Quite possibly the most compelling ticket in my lifetime.

[@bekytwining2522]

From France I congratulation you for choosing such a greant Gentleman for the USA and the rest of the free world !!

[@gwk123]

I love you Megyn ! Thanks for the 'vignette' on JD Vance...watching and weeping in Canada.

[@luminousfields]

Oh dear - Megyn Kelly - YES YES YES. I sobbed - I so needed to. What a beautiful and with a lovely wife. Praises all the way through. Thanks for this video.

[@chrisfields3589]

Wow! What A Triumphant Life ❤

[@2sridhark]

What an amazing man J.D. is. Megyn has done a good job of bringing his life to light. I feel motivated to read his book now. May God bestow happiness and prosperity on him and his wife. J.D has seen hell on earth and he deserves all the happiness.

[@knightrider693]

A marine and grew up rough, not a lifetime politician. I hope America doesn't fuck this up!

[@slg9752]

His book and the movie are awesome. What a story. You can’t get any more American.

[@theresagilmer1568]

Heart hurts hearing his story, too many children suffer and never recover, some dont survive.

[@frenchygigi]

They should run this on TV everywhere for people to see the story

[@neenroe11]

I’m glad I saw this interview with him, Megyn. There’s been a lot of crap going around the social media about JD. I wasn’t sure if any of it was true, but this right here, I am all for him!! Trump - Vance 2024!!! Let’s GOOO!! 🇺🇸🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@donavandean1078]

He is the epitome of the American dream! I'm proud to support a veteran and Dad, who loves our country.

[@sneakyquick]

Jd had no advantages as a boy. He made himself a success. Anyone can do that in America. It's hard work.

[@tampanativeson]

...........and I thought I had a rough childhood. Thanks, Megyn, you made my day.

[@jamesniday9236]

A terrific young man...

[@garygilliard8628]

Thank you Megyn. Truly inspiring.

[@jaer5]

What a great video! This should be aired every day until the election.

[@DAVEJJR]

I love JD and the fact that he realized Trump was not the monster he originally thought and came to see that this man is the real deal!!!

[@absafire4592]

My heart is overwhelmed by the thought of JD Vance as our VP come November 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@adreannathielman7228]

Wow ! So glad I saw this . I am more confident in him now .

[@ericcranston8158]

Thank you Megyn for sharing this with the American public...excellent review of the VP.

[@angooredcow157]

An impressive achievement, Mr. Vance. I could not have walked in your shoes!

[@cassconner6023]

Man’s been through the fire.

[@bledback2life]

This is the kind of quality in a VP that the Dems will never attain with their obsession with DEI.

[@MamaRahRah]

You are so freaking brilliant and impressive !! It’s hard to have a role model in this jaded world but Megyn is one of mine .

[@mylittlebronxify]

I wanted to see JD Vance as the pick. But I didn't know anything that deep about him. He is my age and this video about him really hits home. I can't wait to see Vice President JD Vance doing the damn thing with our greatest President, Donals Trump!!! hell yeah!

[@sallygoins-x3l]

So happy for this young man and can't wait till he's are new vice president!! What a story thank you Megan!

[@starfernandez314]

Holy Spirit,😢 crying.

[@buckeyeheirloomseeds]

God Bless his Precious Heart! I am bawling my eyes out. Mamaw...you ARE every kids Hero!!!

[@hookwrench1060]

Have to say first time I have heard his story. Semper Fi !! Marine. Ooorah!! Keep charging forward.

[@sherrisRN]

I love him. I just love him!

[@TheLookingGlassAU]

Its been so long since ive heard hope in peoples voices and a good future in people's eyes.

[@samhill65]

We need this inspiration right now. Never heard of JD before yesterday, what an amazing story. Thank you Megyn for this video and thank you President Trump for picking him as VP!

[@gwendefir3566]

Amazing story JD Vance

[@barrybrooks1445]

Trump/Vance Trump2016 Trump2020 Trump2024

[@oliverave1234]

And Vance 2028!

[@SenorJuan2023]

Even Trump's own staff told him he lost the election fair and square. Falsely claiming the election was stolen for years and trying to overturn it is TREASONOUS conduct.

[@maxsmart8954]

Trump lost popular vote every election.

[@dorisgilmore2124]

​@@maxsmart8954who cares, popular votes don't get you shit.

[@vsx862]

​@@oliverave1234Vivek 2028, sorry!

[@vinalipatel]

He has been through so much. I cried listening to his story.Parents are childrens role model. His parents failed him miserably.

[@kirkhowes5663]

So genuinely candid. God bless J.D.!

[@kimmcnatt6301]

Wow! What a wonderful man. Great interview Megyn. I hope that you can interview him again soon!

[@sarahhavenga]

Goosebumps reality

[@ChrisVanLennep]

Amazing Moment and Courage for JD Vance and Wife.