Trump names Ohio Sen. JD Vance, 39, as his 2024 VP pick | 15 July 2024 | Former President Donald Trump has chosen freshman Ohio Sen. JD Vance to serve as his VP in his bid to return to the White House, ending months of speculation about whom he would select for his No. 2. "...I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio," Trump announced on Truth Social on Monday afternoon. "J.D. honorably served our Country in the Marine Corps, graduated from Ohio State University in two years, Summa Cum Laude, and is a Yale Law School Graduate, where he was Editor of The Yale Law Journal, and President of the Yale Law Veterans Association." Trump world insiders had long said the 78-year-old would choose someone based on "loyalty" and who would complement his strong personality but not overshadow him, who would raise money and be ready to serve.