JD Vance attacks Democrats in first speech as Republican vice president nominee

Speaking at the Republican national convention in Milwaukee, JD Vance accepted the GOPs nomination as vicepresident and made a speech in which he praised Donald Trump, harkened back to his Ohio upbringing and condemned past leaders for creating a divide across the US. He also said there would be no more free rides for the US s allies in terms of defence spending. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube JD Vance fires salvos at Democrats in first speech as Trumps running mate The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today Sign up to the Guardian s free new daily newsletter, First Edition Website Facebook Twitter Instagram The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian Guardian Australia Guardian Football Guardian Sport Guardian Live , jdvance, trump, uselection, usa, politics, donaldtrump