text:  as he's the one that speaks for our party and also speaks for our country. Let me ask about the running mate, J.D. Vance, Senator Vance, and one specific aspect of his record. What is the value of Vance as a critic of Trump who now says he's changed his mind? You know, the value in this is two things, actually. This is a great question. J.D. Vance is very honest with the American people that, yes, at one point he was considered what would be called a critic of President Trump.