Trump Picks His Running Mate — and Political Heir

On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald J.
Trump chose his running mate: Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio.


We watched the process unfold in real time in Milwaukee.


Michael C. Bender, who covers Mr. Trump and his movement for The
Times, takes us through the day.


Guest: Michael C. Bender, a political correspondent covering
Donald J. Trump and his Make America Great Again movement for The
New York Times.


Background reading: 


What to know about J.D. Vance, Mr. Trump’s running mate.

Mr. Trump’s decision to pick Mr. Vance signals concern for
the future of his MAGA movement.



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