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patphil

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3. Vance was being pushed forward by billionaire Peter Thiel.

Reply to elocs (Original post)

Thu May 1, 2025, 11:31 AM

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Thiel is a political activist, who has supported dozens of far right wing candidates. JD Vance is one of these candidates, and I think Trump accepted Vance because of campaign contributions from Thiel.
As a result, Trump most likely thinks Vance is more loyal to the man who made him than he would be to Trump. We all know that personal loyalty is the most important quality Trump wants to see in anyone who is on his team. Any question about Vance's loyalty would get him dumped as VP if there is a 2028 election, and Trump is on the Republican ticket.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/07/17/peter-thiel-boosted-jd-vance-career/74397520007/

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Trump doesn't see Vance as his successor. Does he intend to need a successor? [View all] elocs Thursday OP

Classic downfall of a tyrant - no room for successors other than feeble-minded offspring jmbar2 Thursday #1

Well in that case, Jr or Eric would be his successor sboatcar Thursday #2

In this term you're not really hearing about or from any of his kids. n/t elocs Thursday #7

Vance was being pushed forward by billionaire Peter Thiel. patphil Thursday #3

Trump shouldn't be on the ballot in 2020 because the Constitution is clear on that. elocs Thursday #9

I know Trump is banned from seeking a 3rd term, but he talks as if he will be on the ticket. patphil Thursday #12

An obese 78-year old man with THAT golf swing? Moostache Thursday #4

I thought he might die during his first term. Aristus Thursday #15

Think of how far down the hole we are after just 100 days Johnny2X2X Thursday #5

The US will never be the same again. We've lost all faith & trust in nations once our allies. elocs Thursday #10

Hes not going to endorse anyone Mountainguy Thursday #6

'Cuz you know... 2naSalit Thursday #8

Trump sees Vance as a badly trained foot stool. Just as he sees most people. Ping Tung Thursday #11

The MAGA movement dies when he does. Initech Thursday #13

"Trump is not the forgiving type" Polybius Thursday #14

Probably thinks he can fire him Retrograde Thursday #16

Trump thinks NO ONE is worthy Captain Zero Thursday #17

My guess is he's planning on Jr pinkstarburst Thursday #18

Trump intends to be full dictator by the time the next election cycle is here. hamsterjill Thursday #19