Trump’s Running Mate on Immigration
This past week, Former president Donald Trump selected Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his vice president in the presidential election. Who is his new running mate and what is his stance on immigration? Let’s delve into his life and stance on political topics, specifically immigration policy.
Born in 1984, the 39-year-old started his political career when he was elected to the U.S. Senate to represent the state of Ohio. He identifies with the republican party and emphasizes conservative values. In general, Vance is a harsh critic of Biden’s immigration policy, which aligns with Trump’s stance on immigration. He believes that Biden’s policies “circumvent Congress and the law by granting parole to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants.”
Vance criticizes Biden for the high number of immigrants coming to the United States through the Mexican Border and supports Trump’s initiative to build a wall. “Joe Biden’s open border is killing Ohioans,” he says, looking straight into the camera. “With more illegal drugs and more Democrat voters pouring into this country.”
However, Vance has avoided directly citing the “zero tolerance” policy that was promoted by Trump during his time in office. This policy “directs US attorney’s offices to accept for criminal prosecution all cases involving illegal entry – that is, entering the US without authorization – referred to them by US CBP” and has led to forced separation of families and has made it more difficult to come to the United States.
On most other political issues, Vance aligns with the conservative values. He identifies as being pro-life and supports the overturning of Roe v Wade, believes climate change is not a threat and has been a supporter of Israel during the country’s war in Gaza.
While Trump is confident in his decision to choose Vance as a running mate, many question whether this was the best decision for his campaign. In 2017, Vance publicly criticized Trump, claiming he was a “moral disaster” and a “total fraud.” Many also believe that Vance’s lack of experience in politics could influence his campaign.
Catalina de la Peña | Immigration CorrespondentGrowing up in a predominately Hispanic community and being raised by Cuban immigrants, I have seen firsthand how immigration issues deeply impact individuals, families, and communities. I’ve always felt a strong connection to the stories of immigrants, and now, I have the opportunity to delve deeper into these narratives. As an Immigration Correspondent, I plan to focus on shedding light on Latin American economic and political struggles, particularly in countries such as Cuba, Venezuela, and in Puerto Rico, and how these challenges intersect with the experiences of current immigrants in the United States. To support my reports, I plan on combining real-life stories from immigrants residing in Miami, Florida, with thorough research. Working with Latina Republic allows me to combine my passion for storytelling with my commitment to social justice, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the understanding of the complexities of immigration and Latin American issues.
