Three Black Trucks with US Government Plates Arrive at J.D. Vance’s House Amid VP Rumors
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Republican U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, one of Donald Trump’s reported top picks for his vice-presidential slot in his political campaign, has become the subject of intense speculation after “three black trucks with US government plates” arrived at his house, according to recent news reports.
Shawna Mizelle, a 2024 political campaign reporter for CBS News, reported on Sunday that Vance was in his yard “when three black trucks with US government plates arrived.” “The Senator has been floated as one of Trump’s VP picks and has had increased presence of law enforcement officers since the shooting,” Mizelle wrote on social media.
A similar report was earlier shared by social media user Mark Niehaus. “Bunch of official, secret service-looking vehicles + two cop cars parked outside JD Vance’s house this afternoon,” he wrote on Sunday, claiming to have seen the vehicles himself. “He’s been told he’s VP already for sure,” he speculated.
Addressing the Niehaus report, Henry J. Gomez, senior national political reporter for NBC, provided further clarification. “A spox for Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tells me this is state law enforcement that he approved Saturday at 6:40 pm,” Gomez wrote on Sunday. “A source familiar says it’s NOT Secret Service, not related to veepstakes, and that the presence is strictly precautionary after yesterday.”
The increased security presence at Vance’s home has stirred various reactions on social media. In response to Mizelle’s report, @critthinkskilz commented, “The fact that he is even a candidate for the second most important job in the land shows how absolutely pathetic Trump and the GOP are.”
The user added, “There’s not even one candidate any rational person would think is actually deserving of the job.”
The recent events have added fuel to the already rampant speculation surrounding Trump’s potential VP pick. While the presence of government vehicles has raised eyebrows, officials have clarified that the increased security is a precautionary measure following the recent shooting incident involving former President Trump.
The situation remains fluid, with many awaiting further developments and official statements that could provide more clarity on both Vance’s security situation and his status in Trump’s campaign considerations. The heightened attention on Vance underscores the high stakes and intense scrutiny surrounding the selection of a vice-presidential candidate in the current political climate.
