RNC Night 1: Trump Picks Vance For VP | Judge Cannon Dismisses Trump Documents Case (Part Two)

RNC Night 1: Trump Picks Vance For VP | Judge Cannon Dismisses Trump Documents Case (Part Two)

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Trump Vice President Announcement

At the RNC, Trump made an important appearance, ultimately showing up to sit in the VIP box with his VP pick, Ohio Senator JD Vance, who has been humorously referred to as the "Pillsbury douche boy." Trump announced this major decision online, saying:

"After lengthy deliberation and thought, I have decided the person best suited to assuming the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator JD Vance. JD will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for—the American workers and farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota and far beyond."

It seems like someone forgot what other states are but nonetheless, JD loves the people of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and "far beyond."

JD Vance: Trump's Young VP Pick

Trump's choice of Vance could also be to ensure the longevity of his movement. If elected, Vance, at 39, would be one of the youngest Vice Presidents in history, or as young people call it, "old." He would also be America's first vice president with a full beard in over 150 years, since Skyler Colfax, who was Ulysses S. Grant’s VP.

The Flip-Flop History

It's worth noting, JD Vance wasn’t always an obvious choice. For many years, he was a self-described “never Trumper,” calling the former president “cultural heroin” and even speculating that Trump could be "America’s Hitler."

What a bizarre turn of events! Imagine looking over a candidate’s resume and seeing insults like "Satan incarnate" and "Voldemort’s ugly, unstable brother."

Judge Cannon Dismisses Classified Documents Case

Day one of the RNC also brought good news for Trump from one of his biggest fans—federal judge Eileen Cannon. Judge Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against Trump. Her ruling relied on a Longshot legal argument that special counsel Jack Smith, overseeing the case, was improperly appointed. This decision overturns nearly 30 years of how special counsels have been appointed, going back to the Clinton administration.

Trump’s Guilt?

As many suspects, Trump knows he’s guilty. After receiving a subpoena, the former president instructed his personal aide to hide and move classified documents from the FBI and even suggested to his attorney that they destroy the subpoenaed documents. The most skilled lawyers would find it a challenge when their client implicitly asks them to commit crimes for them.

That's all for now. We'll be back after a short break.

Keywords:

• RNC
• Trump
• JD Vance
• Vice President
• Federal Judge Eileen Cannon
• Classified Documents Case
• Special Counsel
• Guilty
• Subpoena
• Legal Argument

FAQ:

1. What was Trump's big announcement at the RNC?

   • Trump announced that his VP pick is Ohio Senator JD Vance.

2. Why did Trump choose JD Vance for his VP?

   • Vance is seen as potentially ensuring the longevity of Trump's movement and brings youthful energy to the ticket.

3. What is significant about JD Vance being picked as VP?

   • If elected, Vance would be one of the youngest VPs in history at 39 and the first VP with a full beard in over 150 years.

4. What was Judge Eileen Cannon's ruling concerning Trump?

   • Judge Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against Trump, accepting an argument that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed.

5. Why is Judge Cannon’s ruling controversial?

   • Her ruling rolls back nearly 30 years of how special counsels have been appointed, affecting longstanding legal procedures.

6. Why does the article mention Trump’s guilt?

   • Trump instructed his personal aide to hide and move classified documents from the FBI, and suggested that his attorney destroy the subpoenaed documents, indicating guilt.