Impolitic with John Heilemann Tim Miller & Stuart Stevens: Trump Can’t Change & Vance Won’t Fly
Jul 16, 2024
Former G.O.P. operatives Tim Miller & Stuart Stevens discuss Trump's subdued entrance at the RNC, his choice of J.D. Vance as running mate, and the possibility of him becoming a unifying figure. They share divergent views on Democrats and Biden, making for a compelling political analysis.
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Vance's Transformation
- Bret Baier played a clip of J.D. Vance's past criticisms of Trump.
- Vance now praises Trump after previously calling him names.
Vance: A Risky Pick
- J.D. Vance's VP pick is risky due to lack of national vetting and controversial views.
- His past comments, funded by Peter Thiel, will likely surface.
Predicting Vance
- Heilemann analyzed the post-attack tweets of potential VP picks.
- Vance's inflammatory tweets stood out, predicting his selection.