The Republican vice-presidential nominee tailored his remarks to audiences in two key swing states, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. During campaign stops on Aug. 28, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) emphasized his and former President Donald Trump’s commitment to policies that support trucking and manufacturing to boost the economy for all Americans. Vance spoke at a trucking company in Erie, Pennsylvania, and at a manufacturer in Wisconsin, promising to reverse policies hurting these sectors if elected. He criticized the current administration’s focus on electric vehicles, which he claimed increases costs for truckers and consumers. Vance highlighted the importance of supporting American truckers and industries by voting for the Republican ticket in the upcoming election. He outlined three steps to lower prices, including addressing illegal immigration, stopping job-killing regulations like the EV mandate, and promoting domestic energy production. Vance praised Trump’s efforts to revitalize American manufacturing and energy sectors during his first term. He emphasized the need to prioritize American workers and businesses over foreign competition. Vance expressed hope for the future under Trump’s leadership, highlighting the strength of American resources, workers, and traditions.
While Harris, Walz, and their supporters have often used the word âjoyâ when discussing their campaign, Vance said he reflected on the conditions affecting many people in the United States.
âA lot of our fellow citizens, especially the poorest Americans and a lot of our middle-class people, they canât afford food; they canât afford a place to live. … Young Americans want to be able to buy a house and they canât afford it,â he said.
Still, he and Trump believe in âthe very real hope that the best days of this country are ahead of us,â Vance said.
Thatâs because âwe have the best people; we have the best workers,â and because Trump, if reelected as president, will âwork for you every single day,â Vance said.
He urged: âGet out there and tell every person you know why youâre voting for Donald Trump. Get your friends and your family to the polls.â
