Trump-Vance campaign starts off with defensive strategy in first week

Senator JD Vance has faced a challenging first week on the campaign trail as Donald Trump’s running mate. Progressives criticized Vance for his past comments about “childless cat ladies” and pundits questioned his popularity with voters. Left-leaning activists and internet personalities have been attacking Vance on social media, ignoring Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has kept a sharp focus on Vance, calling him a “creep.” Despite this, Trump has expressed unequivocal support for Vance and defended his choice. Polling data shows a mixed reaction to Vance, with a higher unfavorable rating for Harris.
Vance drew large crowds at public events and raised funds successfully during his first week. However, critics have raised concerns about his controversial statements from 2021 regarding childless politicians. Vance defended his remarks in a podcast interview, stating that he was criticizing the Democratic Party’s stance on family and children. Some Republicans have expressed worries about Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate, while others believe the initial backlash is typical for a vice presidential nominee. Overall, Vance’s loyalty to Trump and popularity with the MAGA movement base may outweigh any negative publicity he has received.

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