Following the recent security threat against President Donald Trump, his party convened at Milwaukee to officially endorse him as their presidential candidate.
Amidst the gathering crowd, Vice-Presidential hopeful JD Vance stood alongside Mr. Trump. This selection was unexpected given Vance's previous remarks questioning his suitability for a role in the administration and his past criticism of President Trump.
The motivations behind this choice remain unclear, prompting discussions on its potential implications. Jonathan Freedland explores this topic with Tara Setmayer, formerly engaged in political communication strategies within Congress.
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