In JD Vance’s home state of Ohio, an ongoing fight against opioid addiction
Al Jazeera
The Republican running mate has made his family history with addiction a key talking point in the US presidential race.
Middletown, Ohio – The speech was JD Vance’s chance to introduce himself to a national audience.
A freshman senator from Ohio, Vance had only 18 months of experience in Congress when Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump picked him to be his 2024 running mate.
It was a Monday in July when the announcement about Vance’s selection was made. By that Wednesday, Vance was on stage at the Republican National Convention, preparing to address voters across the United States.
What he decided to share was a glimpse at his family’s history with opioid addiction.
“Our movement is about single moms like mine who struggled with money and addiction but never gave up. I’m proud to say that tonight my mom is here, 10 years clean and sober. I love you, mom,” he said, as his mother, Bev Vance, blew him a kiss from the crowd.
