Trump names Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his 2024 running mate, who is a strong crypto advocate owning between $100,001 and $250,000 in BTC.
Vance, a recent political figure, aligns with Trump’s pro-crypto views and has actively supported pro-crypto legislation in the Senate.
Vance’s economic and foreign policy positions have divided opinions, drawing support from Silicon Valley but concern from Wall Street Republicans.
Donald Trump has announced Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. The announcement was made on July 15 via Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social. Trump praised Vance’s talents and abilities, stating that he is the best choice for Vice President of the United States.
JUST IN: Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance previously disclosed owning up to $250,000 in #Bitcoin pic.twitter.com/fZOPjrH0qL
— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) July 15, 2024
Cryptocurrency Advocate
J.D. Vance has been a strong supporter of crypto, a viewpoint that aligns with Trump’s growing interest in the field. Coinbase’s Stand With Crypto initiative rates Vance highly due to his positive remarks about crypto on social media and his voting record in favor of pro-crypto legislation. In a 2022 financial disclosure, Vance reported owning between $100,001 and $250,000 in Bitcoin through Coinbase.
Legislative Actions
Vance has actively participated in legislative efforts related to cryptocurrency. He voted to overturn a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that required banks to report crypto as a liability, a rule that President Joe Biden later vetoed. Vance also introduced a bill in 2023 aimed at improving bank regulations to prevent discrimination against crypto firms.
Vance’s political career is relatively new. He won his Ohio Senate seat in 2022 with Trump’s endorsement during the midterm elections. Initially a critic of Trump, Vance has since become a his supporter. His book “Hillbilly Elegy,” published in 2016, chronicled his upbringing in a white, working-class family and initially branded him as a “never Trump guy.”
JD Vance, who called Trump “America’s Hitler” and a “cynical asshole,” and said that any American would have to be an “idiot” to vote for him, has been selected as Trump’s running mate. pic.twitter.com/ZbpWhuQRga
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) July 15, 2024
Economic and Foreign Policy Views
Vance’s economic ideas have divided the business community. He is popular in Silicon Valley and received campaign funding from PayPal founder Peter Thiel. However, his views have raised concerns among traditional Republicans on Wall Street.
Vance supports an isolationist foreign policy and opposes further U.S. aid to Ukraine. He has also backed Trump’s claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged and indicated he would have voted against certifying the results had he been in the Senate at that time.
Future Prospects
If Trump and Vance win the 2024 election, it would mark the first time two pro-crypto politicians hold the highest offices in the U.S. government. This could lead to shifts in the country’s approach to crypto regulation and policy. Vance’s track record and current positions suggest he will continue to champion crypto-related issues if elected.
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