The Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance said in a recent interview with The New York Times that former President Donald Trump is not the leader of the Republican Party and that Trump lost the 2020 election fair and square.
Vance, who is running for a Senate seat in Ohio as a Republican, expressed his views on Trump and the current state of the GOP. He stated that while he did vote for Trump in 2020, he believes that it is time for the party to move on from the former president.
Vance emphasized that Trump’s claims of election fraud have been thoroughly debunked and that it is important for Republicans to accept the reality of the 2020 election results. He also mentioned that he is focused on addressing issues that matter to the American people, such as the economy and public health.
Overall, Vance’s comments reflect a growing divide within the Republican Party regarding Trump’s influence and the direction of the party moving forward. It will be interesting to see how these differences play out in upcoming elections and the future of the GOP.